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title: "B8035 Mull Rock fall - drone survey services ITT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803647"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-15"
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# B8035 Mull Rock fall - drone survey services ITT

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803647

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council recently concluded a procurement process for drone survey services following a rock fall at B8035 Mull. The contract, under the title "B8035 Mull Rock fall – drone survey services ITT," falls within the services industry category and took place in the region of UKM63. The open procedure was used for this procurement, and the award was issued on 8th August 2025 to Balmore Group (SCOTLAND) for a value of GBP 4,135. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage for this essential public safety service.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in drone technology and geological surveys, particularly those capable of conducting environmental assessments and risk mitigation plans. Companies engaged in public safety and infrastructure services, especially SMEs, could find similar opportunities appealing as they allow them to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their footprints within regional and local governmental projects. The open nature of the procurement method further enables a wide range of eligible suppliers to partake and showcase their expertise in handling complex environmental challenges.

## Notice

Following the rock fall at B8035 Mull, the slope requires a full assessment by qualified personnel and will likely require mitigation to make the area safe. The risk of further rock fall will increase with heavy rainfall and high winds, as high rainfall is forecasted over the next period. The Council requires drone surveys reports to provide a full assessment the situation and determine what the best course of action is.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the rock fall at B8035 Mull, the slope requires a full assessment by qualified personnel and will likely require mitigation to make the area safe. The risk of further rock fall will increase with heavy rainfall and high winds, as high rainfall is forecasted over the next period. The Council requires drone surveys reports to provide a full assessment the situation and determine what the best course of action is.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537071 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 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 | £4,135 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALMORE GROUP (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537071
- 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534106

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534106&idx=5
  8th July 2025 - B8035 Isle of Mull - Griben Rock fall site
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534106&idx=1
  7th July 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534106&idx=2
  7th July 2025 - NEC3 PSSC Contract Data
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534106&idx=3
  7th July 2025 - Z Clauses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534106&idx=4
  7th July 2025 - Emergency Closure Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534106
  B8035 Mull Rock fall - drone survey services ITT - Following the rock fall at B8035 Mull, the slope requires a full assessment by qualified personnel and will likely require mitigation to make the area safe. The risk of further rock fall will increase with heavy rainfall and high winds, as high rainfall is forecasted over the next period. The Council requires drone surveys reports to provide a full assessment the situation and determine what the best course of action is.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537071
  B8035 Mull Rock fall - drone survey services ITT - Following the rock fall at B8035 Mull, the slope requires a full assessment by qualified personnel and will likely require mitigation to make the area safe. The risk of further rock fall will increase with heavy rainfall and high winds, as high rainfall is forecasted over the next period. The Council requires drone surveys reports to provide a full assessment the situation and determine what the best course of action is.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803647
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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