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title: "Port Ellen Terminal Development SXL0820 Mini Comp - Commercial Cost Advisor & NEC4 Project Manager"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790974"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)"
published: "2025-05-06"
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# Port Ellen Terminal Development SXL0820 Mini Comp - Commercial Cost Advisor & NEC4 Project Manager

Buyer: CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790974

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## Summary

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility), located in Port Glasgow, has awarded a contract related to the Port Ellen Terminal Development project on the southern side of the Island of Islay, Scotland, within the transport industry category. The main elements of this procurement involve a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) and an NEC4 Project Manager (Phase 2), with the latter role contingent upon funding availability. This procurement was structured as a mini competition from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy, under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The final award was made in early 2025, with the contract signed by the chosen supplier Turner & Townsend on 18th February 2025 with an active status.

The awarded tender offers significant opportunities for experienced firms specialising in commercial cost advisory and project management services, particularly those familiar with NEC4 contracts and frameworks. Given the utilisation of a specialised procurement framework, businesses with prior experience in public procurements and those listed on similar frameworks stand a better chance of success. Firms that can demonstrate strong capabilities in project and commercial management within the transport or infrastructure sectors will find this contract an excellent opportunity to contribute to influential regional development projects, boosting their portfolios and expanding their networks within government and public utility sectors.

## Notice

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) providing support and an NEC4 Contract Project Manager roles (Phase 2 - subject to funding) for the Port Ellen Terminal Development (PETD) project. The mini competition is from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) and NEC4 Project Manager (Phase 2 - subject to funding) for Port Ellen Terminal Development. Route to Market - Mini Competition from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy. Lot 9 Project and Commercial Management.

### Procurement Information

CMAL has a requirement for a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) and NEC4 Project Manager (Phase 2 -subject to funding) to administer an NEC4 construction contract for the re-development of the harbour at Port Ellen, Islay. CMAL intend to make an award from Lot 9 of the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for Technical Consultancy Ref 0820. This framework is let under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as per section 9.1.2 of the Scotland Excel General Conditions of Contract for Services. CMAL is defined as a Utility under Regulation 12 of The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, meaning a possible technical breach of the Regulations. However CMAL is satisfied that the framework has been awarded competitively using The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, using a process that is very similar to and as equally robust as that in The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Additionally, CMAL is satisfied that they are listed on the Contract Award Notice as being within the group of organisations that can use the framework and the scope of services required are within the scope of the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529683 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £498,225 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALEDONIAN MARITIME ASSETS LTD (UTILITY) |
| Locality | PORT GLASGOW |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA14 5EQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529683
- 21 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524499

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524499
  Port Ellen Terminal Development SXL0820 Mini Comp - Commercial Cost Advisor & NEC4 Project Manager - CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) providing support and an NEC4 Contract Project Manager roles (Phase 2 - subject to funding) for the Port Ellen Terminal Development (PETD) project. The mini competition is from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529683
  Port Ellen Terminal Development SXL0820 Mini Comp - Commercial Cost Advisor & NEC4 Project Manager - CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of a Commercial Cost Advisor (Phase 1) providing support and an NEC4 Contract Project Manager roles (Phase 2 - subject to funding) for the Port Ellen Terminal Development (PETD) project. The mini competition is from the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement Ref 0820 for Technical Consultancy.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cmassets.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790974

## Provenance

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