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title: "Save Dunoon Pier - Heritage & Environmental Assessment"
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# Save Dunoon Pier - Heritage & Environmental Assessment

Buyer: DUNOON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804447

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Save Dunoon Pier - Heritage & Environmental Assessment" was initiated by the Dunoon Community Development Trust in collaboration with Argyll & Bute Council. This procurement is focused on a detailed heritage preservation and environmental impact assessment of the Dunoon Pier in Argyll. The procurement is characterised by an open procedure targeting the services industry, particularly relevant to community development and environmental consultancy. The initial tender was opened on 18th August 2025, with the contract signed on 10th September 2025 with Hamilton Hay Van Jonker. The work aligns with a larger feasibility study for potentially redeveloping Dunoon Pier into a sustainable community and tourist asset. The procurement was completed by 23rd September 2025, with a contract value of GBP 4,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, environmental impact assessments, and community revitalisation projects. Companies in these sectors can contribute expert analysis and strategic insight, helping to shape the feasibility study and long-term investment plans for Dunoon Pier's restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on environmental sustainability and community development, particularly those proficient in regulatory compliance and conservation best practices, will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. The project not only offers financial prospects but also positions businesses as key players in the regeneration of significant historical sites with a focus on economic and environmental rejuvenation.

## Notice

Dunoon Community Development Trust, acting on behalf of the Save Dunoon Pier Working Group and working in partnership with the Pier owner, Argyll & Bute Council, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant or team to undertake a high-level heritage preservation and environmental impact assessment, including SEPA consultation for flooding policy content. This work will support a feasibility study into the potential redevelopment of Dunoon Pier and surrounding area and help to ensure that the proposed restoration of Dunoon Pier aligns with best practice in heritage preservation and environmental sustainability. This assessment will consider regulatory compliance, conservation integrity, and long-term climate resilience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Background Dunoon Pier is a rare and iconic category A listed example of a traditional Victorian timber pier, first constructed in the 1830s and later extended and rebuilt in the 1860s and 1890s. It quickly became a critical piece of infrastructure for Dunoon, serving as a key entry point for passengers arriving by steamer and ferry into the town. For decades, the pier was a focal point of the town's tourism industry, welcoming thousands of visitors each summer and contributing to Dunoon's development as one of Scotland's most popular seaside resorts during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The structure includes ornate timber buildings with heritage features that reflect Dunoon's prosperous maritime and leisure history. Although a portion of the pier was restored in 2015, it has remained vacant since and has had no real commercial prospect in the way it is currently presented to the market. As a result, even the refurbished section of the structure remains unused, highlighting the need for a more strategic and sustainable approach to securing a future for the pier. Despite its decline, the pier continues to hold deep sentimental and cultural significance to the community as a visual landmark and symbol of Dunoon's heritage. It remains one of the first things people see upon arriving in Dunoon and is the last remaining Victorian timber pier in Scotland, making its preservation of national historic interest. Its restoration represents not just a heritage conservation effort, but a wider ambition to revitalise Dunoon and reconnect the community with its waterfront legacy. The goal of the Dunoon Pier restoration project is to revitalise the pier as a vibrant, functional community and tourism asset for Dunoon. Our vision is to create a multipurpose space that will serve both local residents and visitors, while ensuring long-term commercial sustainability of the Pier. Once restored, we'd like for the pier to house a range of facilities, including leisure areas, cafes, shops, and potentially an adjoining marina, providing recreational spaces and local economic opportunities, all of which will be considered with our feasibility study. The pier will also be a point of education and engagement, with historical and cultural elements highlighting the pier's significance to Dunoon's heritage embedded throughout the project. Scope of Work - detailed description The purpose of this commission is to produce a concise, high-level heritage and environmental impact review to ensure that the proposed restoration of Dunoon Pier aligns with best practice in heritage preservation and environmental sustainability. This assessment will consider regulatory compliance, conservation integrity, and long-term climate resilience, with particular focus on sea-level forecasts and SEPA defined flooding risks. The high-level heritage and environmental impact review will assess how proposed restoration options align with conservation best practices and environmental sustainability. This work will also help identify any regulatory and planning considerations early in the process. The outputs will inform the development of a Business Case and support future funding applications. The study should be proportionate to the feasibility stage and based on existing data and relevant comparators. Deliverables A short, high-quality written report in draft (maximum 15 pages) suitable for inclusion in a wider feasibility study, which will support future capital investment applications. Allowance for 1 revision following client review and feedback should be included. The consultant / team will be expected to work collaboratively with the project team and engage constructively with the steering group project leads. A public engagement event is planned for Sat 6th September 2025 to be held on Dunoon Pier. Allowance for attendance at this event may be beneficial, however there is no expectation for publicly presenting at this mid-appointment stage.. For information on scoring criteria, please refer to the Criteria and Scoring Matrix document available with this notice. Information about Dunoon pier can be viewed here: https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/apex/f?p=1505:300:::::VIEWTYPE,VIEWREF:designation,LB26450

Options: We are advertising a contract for Save Dunoon Pier - Economic Impact Assessment alongside this contract. Please see details in the separate listing. These commissions are part of a wider feasibility study exploring the viability of restoring and redeveloping Dunoon Pier as a community and economic asset. The successful consultant will be expected to provide practical, action-oriented analysis that supports decision-making and future investment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539849 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500 |
| Lots value | £4,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNOON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST |
| Locality | DUNOON |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA23 7DS |
| 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 | Dunoon |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON HAY VAN JONKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites
- 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539849
- 18 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535009

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535009&idx=1
  18th July 2025 - Criteria and Scoring Matrix - Heritage & Environmental Impact
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535009
  Save Dunoon Pier - Heritage & Environmental Assessment - Dunoon Community Development Trust, acting on behalf of the Save Dunoon Pier Working Group and working in partnership with the Pier owner, Argyll & Bute Council, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant or team to undertake a high-level heritage preservation and environmental impact assessment, including SEPA consultation for flooding policy content. This work will support a feasibility study into the potential redevelopment of Dunoon Pier and surrounding area and help to ensure that the proposed restoration of Dunoon Pier aligns with best practice in heritage preservation and environmental sustainability. This assessment will consider regulatory compliance, conservation integrity, and long-term climate resilience.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539849
  Save Dunoon Pier - Heritage & Environmental Assessment - Dunoon Community Development Trust, acting on behalf of the Save Dunoon Pier Working Group and working in partnership with the Pier owner, Argyll & Bute Council, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant or team to undertake a high-level heritage preservation and environmental impact assessment, including SEPA consultation for flooding policy content. This work will support a feasibility study into the potential redevelopment of Dunoon Pier and surrounding area and help to ensure that the proposed restoration of Dunoon Pier aligns with best practice in heritage preservation and environmental sustainability. This assessment will consider regulatory compliance, conservation integrity, and long-term climate resilience.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dunooncdt.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804447
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/apex/f?p=1505:300:::::VIEWTYPE,VIEWREF:designation,LB26450

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