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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "AYRSHIRE RAILWAY PRESERVATION GROUP"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# Project Brief

Buyer: AYRSHIRE RAILWAY PRESERVATION GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810021

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## Summary

The Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group is seeking tenders for the construction of a new Heritage Rolling Stock Shed located at the former Dunaskin Ironworks, Patna, AYR, UK. This project falls under the industry category of "Recreation, culture and religion" and is currently at the tender stage. The procurement process is open and follows the open procedure method. Potential bidders have until 25th September 2025 at 12:00 British Summer Time to submit their proposals. The project is valued at £250,000 GBP and aims to commence on 1st October 2025, with an expected completion date by the end of December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in industrial building steelwork. Companies adept in fabricating and installing steel portal frames, as well as those capable of handling roof and cladding requirements, would find a strategic growth avenue. The project invites written submissions in English, and businesses familiar with large-scale, heritage, or recreation-related construction projects might view this opportunity as a potential portfolio enhancement. Given the opportunity's scope and requirements, it is ideal for established construction firms with a track record of handling projects with similar specifications and scale.

## Notice

The proposal consists of the construction of an all-new Heritage Rolling Stock Shed for Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (ARPG) based in the former Ironworks at Dunaskin, Patna, KA6 7JH. The construction comprises an un-insulated clad portal frame with metal profiled sheeting to wall and roofs, with steel access and roller shutter service doors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Industrial Building Steelwork Designed to BS5950 and fabricated in Accordance with EN1090 Execution Class 2. Steel Framed Building: Length 65.000m, Width 18.000m, Eaves Height 6.500m, Roof Pitch 15o. STEELWORK: To supply for erection on prepared site and concrete foundations, steel portal frame 5.909m centres with 406 x 178 x 60kg UB stanchions with web stiffeners and 356 x 171 x 45kg UB rafters with rafter stays. One gable frame to have 6 No. 305 x 165 x 40kg UB intermediate sub stanchions , the other gable frame to have 2 No. 305 x 165 x 40kg UB intermediate sub stanchions including CHS rafter and side bracing to both end bays, complete with CHS eaves ties. All steelwork to be shotblasted to S.A.2.5 and painted with a 80 micron high build zinc phosphate primer. PURLINS: To supply galvanised steel purlins by Steel Section Ltd bolted to frame at 1.525m centres. Eaves beam to be galvanised steel. ROOF CLADDING: To supply 1000 profile 0.7mm thick Polyester anti condensation coated box profile steel sheets including ridge and verge flashings with all necessary fixings. ROOF LIGHTS: Incorporate 80 No. 1.525m GRP class 3 roof lights in roof cladding positioned to suit customer's requirements. RAINWATER GOODS: Eaves to have standard galvanised steel box gutter fixed externally to brackets welded onto stanchions, complete with 4 No. 110mm O UPVC downpipes to each side, including mastic sealed joints. END CLADDING: Both gable ends to be clad down to 6.500m below eaves level, with 0.7mm thick Polyester coated box profile steel sheets on galvanised steel sheeting rails. Complete with a drip cill. SIDE CLADDING: Both sides to be clad down to 6.500m below eaves level, with 0.7mm thick Polyester coated box profile steel sheets on galvanised steel sheeting rails. Complete with a drip cill. DOORS: 3 and allow for potential 4 No. Door Ways to be 4.500m wide x 5.500m high, positioned 3 on one gable end and possibly one on the other gable end. 5 No. Personnel Doors in Goosewing Grey with external multi-point locking. (additional cost for different colours will be applied if required) - framed with cold rolled steel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539167 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AYRSHIRE RAILWAY PRESERVATION GROUP |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 7JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Doon Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539167

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539167&idx=1
  12th September 2025 - Location Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539167&idx=2
  12th September 2025 - Site Plan - Proposed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539167&idx=3
  12th September 2025 - Site Plan - Existing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539167&idx=4
  12th September 2025 - Proposed Floor Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539167&idx=5
  12th September 2025 - Proposed Elevations 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539167&idx=6
  12th September 2025 - Proposed Elevations 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539167&idx=7
  12th September 2025 - Outline Technical Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539167
  Project Brief - The proposal consists of the construction of an all-new Heritage Rolling Stock Shed for Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (ARPG) based in the former Ironworks at Dunaskin, Patna, KA6 7JH. The construction comprises an un-insulated clad portal frame with metal profiled sheeting to wall and roofs, with steel access and roller shutter service doors.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.doonvalleyrailway.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810021
- https://doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/development-projects
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810021

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