--- title: "D&GC Auchencairn, Castle Douglas Core Path 12 Improvements" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-20" --- # D&GC Auchencairn, Castle Douglas Core Path 12 Improvements Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a public procurement for improvements to Core Path 12, the "Hugh Paton path," located in Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas. This project involves the removal of the old boardwalk and the installation of a new boardwalk, accompanied by necessary access infrastructure. The procurement falls under the category of general public services with a specific focus on works, and it is in the planning stage with an anticipated future notice date of 1st July 2025. The projected budget for this tender is £70,000. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be aware of the location, Auchencairn in Castle Douglas, within the UKM92 region. This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in outdoor infrastructure projects like boardwalks and pathways. Companies providing services such as timber supply, boardwalk construction, and vegetation management might find this project especially relevant. With an emphasis on enhancing community infrastructure, this tender offers a pathway for local and specialised contractors to showcase their expertise and contribute to the development of public amenities, potentially leading to further business growth and opportunities in similar regional projects. ## Notice Removal of old boardwalk and installation of new boardwalk and associated access infrastructure on core path 12 "Hugh Paton path" Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Quick Quote to market to address past experience on similar projects, approach and methodology and Community Benefits to carry out the works: Purpose Removal of old boardwalk and installation of new boardwalk and associated access infrastructure on core path 12 "Hugh Paton path" Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. Works required 1. Dismantling, removal, and disposal to certified site of 302 linear metres of timber boardwalk 2. Supply and construction of three sections of new timber boardwalk with, non-slip strips and accessible ramps at each end comprising - - 1 x boardwalk 40 metres long, 1600 wide. Timber accessible ramp each end - 1 x boardwalk 180 metres long, 1600 wide. Timber accessible ramp each end - 1 x boardwalk 82 metres long, 1600 wide. Timber accessible ramp each end 3. Supply and Installation of x1 number, 1 -way self-closing gate, material - metal or timber 4. Supply and construction of accessible timber ramps to existing x4 small time bridges 5. Vegetation clearance - 30 linear meters of Gorse cleared 1 metre width each side of path 6. Vegetation clearance - 30 linear metres of rush / grass cutting/ strimming at bridges. Additional information attached ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533014 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34928220 - Fencing components - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items - 44110000 - Construction materials - 45000000 - Construction work - 45233161 - Footpath construction work - 45246510 - Boardwalk construction work - 45342000 - Erection of fencing - 71541000 - Construction project management services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533014 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533014 D&GC Auchencairn, Castle Douglas Core Path 12 Improvements - Removal of old boardwalk and installation of new boardwalk and associated access infrastructure on core path 12 "Hugh Paton path" Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802214 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802214 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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