--- title: "Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-03" --- # Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Aberdeenshire Council focuses on the fabrication and delivery of an active travel bridge to span the Water of Philorth as part of the Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path project. The buying organisation, Aberdeenshire Council, is located in Aberdeen, and the project falls within the 'Environmental protection' industry category. This contract has proceeded through the tender and award phases, with the bridge fabrication works to be completed by 31 March 2026. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for broad competition during the tender phase. The significant dates included the tender end on 30 January 2026, with the contract awarded on 2 February 2026 to Edwards Engineering. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in bridge fabrication and environmental projects. With the significant contract value of £117,203, businesses that can offer high-quality fabrication and delivery solutions within the stipulated timeframe stand to benefit greatly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Edwards Engineering, which ultimately secured the contract, are well positioned to leverage their expertise in delivering such infrastructure projects. This procurement process reflects a competitive landscape, as evidenced by participation from four bids, highlighting the potential for collaboration and partnerships within the industry to meet client specifications efficiently. ## Notice Fabrication of an active travel bridge to span the Water of Philorth, and delivery to a storage facility. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Fabrication of bridge to span The Water of Philorth and delivery to a storage facility. Full details, including all documents to view and complete, are in the Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication ITT published on PCS-Tender. The ITT number is: itt_62271. The project code is: project_30849. Works shall be completed by 31 March 2026. Evaluation is based upon price and quality. Pricing to be comprised of: 1) Bridge Fabrication Works per design and specifications; tenders are to include an equivalent TSA option for the surface coatings described on Drawing 148062/6001 Rev B. The TSA option will be considered in the bid price, not the galvanised option. 2) Bridge delivery to storage within 5 miles of Fraserburgh. Bridge to be assembled with temporary bracing in one or two parts. GRP loose for others to lay after assembly. Quality to be comprised of: 1) Method Statement 2: Organisation and Management. Provide completed Appendix 5 - Business Continuity Questionnaire and outline Programme of Works, specifying work scheduled by each week and ensuring works are complete by end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. 2) Method Statement 3: Quality Testing Procedures. Upload fabrication and NDT procedures. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557185 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £117,203 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EDWARDS ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221113 - Footbridge construction work - 45255400 - Fabrication work ## Release History - 3 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557185 - 27 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548099 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548099 Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication - Fabrication of an active travel bridge to span the Water of Philorth, and delivery to a storage facility. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557185 Fraserburgh-Inverallochy Path - Bridge Fabrication - Fabrication of an active travel bridge to span the Water of Philorth, and delivery to a storage facility. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.edwardsengineering.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821460 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/attach/supplier_help_file/find_and_express_interest_ITT_PQQ.pdf - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/supplier_help_files.html - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/97105873019BEB275DDC ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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