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title: "Save Dunoon Pier - Economic Impact Assessment"
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buyer: "DUNOON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST"
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# Save Dunoon Pier - Economic Impact Assessment

Buyer: DUNOON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804470

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## Summary

The Dunoon Community Development Trust, in collaboration with the Save Dunoon Pier Working Group and the Pier owner, Argyll & Bute Council, engaged in a procurement process titled "Save Dunoon Pier - Economic Impact Assessment." This initiative falls under the service category of community development and regeneration within the UK region. The process aimed at appointing a qualified consultant to conduct a high-level economic impact assessment as part of a feasibility study for redeveloping Dunoon Pier. The procurement employed an open procedure, with the tender stage active from 18th July 2025 to 18th August 2025. The contract was awarded to Stantec UK Limited, with an award date of 9th September 2025 for a project valued at £4,500.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services related to economic impact assessments, community development, and regeneration projects. Companies with experience in creating sustainable and economically viable cultural heritage and tourism projects would find this tender particularly suitable. Given the nature of the project, it would incentivize firms that focus on bringing historic community assets back to life through sustainable economic strategies. The comprehensive opportunities include collaborating with local stakeholders and contributing to significant regional socio-economic developments. This opens up pathways for businesses to further engage with similar heritage and economic revitalisation projects, amplifying their growth potential in the sector.

## 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 to undertake a high-level economic impact assessment. This work will support a feasibility study into the potential redevelopment of Dunoon Pier and surrounding area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dunoon Pier is a rare and iconic 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 best surviving example of a 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 a 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. The purpose of this commission is to produce a concise, high-level economic impact assessment that models the potential economic, employment, tourism, and regeneration benefits of restoring Dunoon Pier and introducing associated uses (e.g. marina, leisure, retail, events space). 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, relevant comparators, and regional economic multipliers. Scope of Work The consultant will be expected to: Identify and model direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts (e.g. GVA, employment uplift) Estimate tourism and visitor economy impacts Assess regeneration potential and wider qualitative benefits Reference relevant comparator case studies and regional multipliers Comment on alignment with local, regional, and national economic strategies Deliverables A short, high-quality written report (maximum 15 pages) suitable for inclusion in a wider feasibility study. The consultant will be expected to work collaboratively with the project team and engage constructively with volunteer project leads. A public engagement event is planned for Saturday 6th September 2025 to be held on Dunoon Pier. Allowance for attendance at this event maybe beneficial, however there is no expectation for publicly presenting at this mid-appointment stage. Submission Instructions Please submit your proposal, including: A methodology and work plan with a clear breakdown of activities and milestones Relevant experience and CVs of key personnel Fee proposal Two examples of similar work. For further information on scoring criteria, please refer to the Criteria & Scoring Matrix document included here. Information about Dunoon Pier can be viewed here:https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/apex/f?p=1505:300:::::VIEWTYPE,VIEWREF:designation,LB26450

Options: We are recruiting for the delivery of an additional contract Save Dunoon Pier - Heritage & Environmental Assessment. Find details on Public Contracts Scotland. 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=SEP539848 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500 |

## 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 | STANTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 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=SEP539848
- 18 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535010

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535010&idx=1
  18th July 2025 - Criteria & Scoring Matrix- Economic Impact Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535010
  Save Dunoon Pier - Economic Impact 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 to undertake a high-level economic impact assessment. This work will support a feasibility study into the potential redevelopment of Dunoon Pier and surrounding area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539848
  Save Dunoon Pier - Economic Impact 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 to undertake a high-level economic impact assessment. This work will support a feasibility study into the potential redevelopment of Dunoon Pier and surrounding area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dunooncdt.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804470
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/apex/f?p=1505:300:::::VIEWTYPE,VIEWREF:designation,LB26450

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