---
title: "Award of RPID 2267 - Lochportain Water Supply - O&M Contract 2025 to 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798176"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-07-22"
---

# Award of RPID 2267 - Lochportain Water Supply - O&M Contract 2025 to 2026

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798176

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, operating through its Rural Payments and Inspections department, has reached the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award of RPID 2267 - Lochportain Water Supply - O&M Contract 2025 to 2026." This contract pertains to the services industry and focuses on the operation and maintenance of the private water supply to the townships of Lochportain, Cheesebay, and Hoebeg in North Uist, part of the Outer Hebrides. The project is governed by strict regulations to ensure water quality, complying with the Private Water Supply (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The contract was awarded to George Mac Aulay, with a signed agreement on 6th September 2025, and an award value of £38,633.91. The tender began on 22nd July 2025 and falls under the services procurement category, specifically targeting water mains and the operation of water supplies.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in services related to water supply systems, operation, and maintenance. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale utility operations and meeting regulatory standards would find this contract appealing. The procurement process reflects a focus on operational efficiency and compliance with local authority regulations, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality service solutions under stringent conditions. This award signals potential for future contracts in similar domains, nurturing long-term business relationships with governmental bodies like the Scottish Government.

## Notice

RPID currently maintain the private water supply serving the townships of Lochportain, Cheesebay and Hoebeg located within the Scottish Ministers' Newton Estate, Isle of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides.The supply includes an intake at Loch nan Cointich, approximately 10 km of water main, and point of use (POU) or a point of entry (POE) water treatment systems located in around 32 properties served.The supply is now registered with and regulated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar under the Private Water Supply (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Water (Scotland) Act 1980.The contract includes activities necessary to ensure water quality meets requirements set by Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar, plus relevant parts of the Private Water Supply (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and Water (Scotland) Act 1980.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535239 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,633 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS FIFE; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ADAMSONS DRINKS; CACKETTE PROJECTS; DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE; EKOS; FARID HILLEND ENGINEERING; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GEORGE MAC AULAY; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; JACKSON TRAWLS; MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY; MORGAN HUNT; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; THE LINES BETWEEN; TOGETHER (SCOTTISH ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS; TURNER & TOWNSEND; WALKER FIRE (UK; WILLIAM YULE & SON; YOUTH SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 44161200 - Water mains
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 17:19 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535239

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk

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