--- title: "Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-26" --- # Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council has initiated an open tender for the "Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build" project. The project, falling under the general public services industry category, aims to replace the existing passenger access system at the Craignure Ferry terminal on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. This tender is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 23rd April 2025. The new system is crucial to support ferry services between Craignure and Oban. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically via the provided submission method. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in building and engineering works related to transport infrastructure. Businesses with experience in designing, building, and maintaining ferry terminal systems or similar infrastructure would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows wide participation, encouraging competition and innovation. In addition, the tender includes an Evaluated Community Benefits Clause, which can enhance a business's community engagement and corporate responsibility profile. ## Notice Craignure Ferry terminal is situated on the eastern coast of the isle of Mull and serves as the primary gateway for ferry services to and from the town of Oban on the Scottish mainland.The ferry terminal comprises a landside terminal information centre, a pier with a passenger access boarding system, and an adjacent Ro-Ro linkspan and approach bridge on the northern side of the pier. The current Passenger Access System (PAS) was built by CMAL and adopted by Argyll and Bute Council. It is reaching the end of its design life and a new PAS is required to support the ferry service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Craignure Ferry terminal is situated on the eastern coast of the isle of Mull and serves as the primary gateway for ferry services to and from the town of Oban on the Scottish mainland.The ferry terminal comprises a landside terminal information centre, a pier with a passenger access boarding system, and an adjacent Ro-Ro linkspan and approach bridge on the northern side of the pier. The current Passenger Access System (PAS) was built by CMAL and adopted by Argyll and Bute Council. It is reaching the end of its design life and a new PAS is required to support the ferry service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526807 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 45244000 - Marine construction works - 45244100 - Marine installations - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526807 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526807&idx=7 23rd April 2025 - Crane & Outrigger Details - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526807&idx=5 28th March 2025 - ITT v1.1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526807&idx=6 28th March 2025 - ITT v1.2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526807&idx=1 28th March 2025 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526807&idx=2 26th March 2025 - Contract Data - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526807&idx=3 26th March 2025 - Activity Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526807&idx=4 26th March 2025 - Supporting Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526807 Craignure Passenger Access System Design & Build - Craignure Ferry terminal is situated on the eastern coast of the isle of Mull and serves as the primary gateway for ferry services to and from the town of Oban on the Scottish mainland.The ferry terminal comprises a landside terminal information centre, a pier with a passenger access boarding system, and an adjacent Ro-Ro linkspan and approach bridge on the northern side of the pier. The current Passenger Access System (PAS) was built by CMAL and adopted by Argyll and Bute Council. It is reaching the end of its design life and a new PAS is required to support the ferry service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794379 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794379.json.