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title: "Award of Linkspans Structural Inspections & Assessments (SXL ETC Mini Comp)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834894"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Argyll and Bute Council"
published: "2026-08-31"
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# Award of Linkspans Structural Inspections & Assessments (SXL ETC Mini Comp)

Buyer: Argyll and Bute Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834894

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council procured professional services for linkspan structural inspections and assessments under the SXL ETC mini-competition. The requirement is described as being delivered in accordance with the scope, with the relevant service categories covering marine survey services (CPV 71354500) and marine services (CPV 98360000). This is a specialist inspection and assessment opportunity concerning linkspans and other marine infrastructure, rather than a general construction, transport or routine facilities-management contract. The buying organisation is Argyll and Bute Council, based at Kilmory in Lochgilphead. Businesses considering comparable work for this council should focus on marine inspection, surveying and structural assessment services associated with linkspans and related marine assets.

The procurement has been awarded following an SXL ETC mini-competition. WSP was selected as supplier, with an awarded value of £64,998 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract is recorded as active. Five bids were reported for the competition. The requirement was assessed as a services procurement covering marine survey and marine services, with the detailed scope forming the basis of the work. The award relates to the complete requirement described as linkspans structural inspections and assessments; the available award record does not divide the work into separate lots or separately priced elements. The contracting authority is Argyll and Bute Council, and the selected supplier is WSP.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist marine inspection and structural assessment services from Argyll and Bute Council. A credible future competitor would need to show that it can inspect and assess linkspans and provide marine survey services within a formal public-sector competition. Relevant capability includes experience of marine infrastructure surveys, structural condition assessment and the production of work that addresses a council’s stated scope. The field attracted five bids, indicating competition from several potential providers. WSP’s selection also shows that an established engineering or surveying business with marine-service capability can compete successfully for this type of requirement. Firms should therefore be able to demonstrate both technical competence in marine surveys and a clear understanding of linkspan structures.

## Notice

As per Scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563371 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,998 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Argyll and Bute Council |
| Additional buyers | East Lothian Council; Scottish Government |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | WSP UK Limited; GR Taxis; rreidminibus; Premier taxis; ac's taxis; Lorien Resourcing Ltd; Mott MacDonald |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2026 at 10:05 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563371

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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