--- title: "Craignure Pier - FBC Management Consultant Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-20" --- # Craignure Pier - FBC Management Consultant Services Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Craignure Pier – FBC Management Consultant Services" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Argyll and Bute Council. This tender, crucial for progressing the development of a new pier at Craignure, seeks a management consultant to develop the Final Business Case and refine the design to RIBA stage 4. The location of service delivery is Craignure, under the UKM63 region, with the procurement primarily classified under services in the General Public Services category. A future notice for this tender is anticipated to be published on 15th September 2025, signaling critical progression points for interested parties. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specializing in project management and design within the public infrastructure sector. Companies experienced in supporting public sector projects, particularly those involving complex development and stakeholder engagement, would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this project, businesses can secure growth through high-profile exposure and collaboration with local government authorities. The focus on the latest technologies and public engagement presents a dynamic and modern challenge, potentially leading to further opportunities in regional development planning and consultancy. ## Notice This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537325 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537325 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537325 Craignure Pier - FBC Management Consultant Services - This Contract will further progress the development toward a new pier at Craignure and is the next step in the continuation of this project. This contract will appoint a management consultant for the project who will develop the Final Business Case for the project, refine the Design to RIBA stage 4 and assist Officer in appointing a Principal Contractor to aid in ensuring the design is correct, efficient and makes use of the latest available technologies. The Management Consultant will also support Council Officers at public engagements and in consultation with the principal stakeholders. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807743 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000807743.json.