--- title: "B8035 GRIBUN ROCKFALLS - TARGETED SCALING OF ROCK FACE" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Argyll and Bute Council" published: "2026-10-05" --- # B8035 GRIBUN ROCKFALLS - TARGETED SCALING OF ROCK FACE Buyer: Argyll and Bute Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a specialist contractor to carry out rockfall mitigation works on the B8035. The preferred approach is targeted, systematic scaling of approximately 500 metres of designated rock face to address identified immediate rockfall and structural-stability hazards. This is geotechnical civil engineering work (CPV 45220000), delivered in Argyll and Bute. The aim is to reduce the risk posed by the unstable rock face along the road. The requirement is presented as one package of works, rather than separate lots. The council is the buying organisation and intends to appoint a specialist geotechnical contractor to undertake the work. The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline and bid opening were set for 5 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the award period was due to start at that time. The contract period is 210 days. The tender gives no estimated contract value. Bids could be submitted electronically or in writing, and had to be in English; submitted bids were to remain valid for 120 days. Variant bids are not allowed. A fee applies to access the tender documents. The stated award basis and detailed selection requirements are not included in the procurement information summarised here. This opportunity is suited to geotechnical contractors with the specialist expertise, equipment and site capability to scale rock faces safely and systematically, and to manage rockfall and structural-stability hazards beside a road. The work focuses on a defined section of approximately 500 metres, so suppliers should be able to plan and deliver targeted mitigation works over that scale. The procurement also includes a subcontracting clause and community benefits, which may suit firms able to involve delivery partners and provide local community benefits as part of the work. The buyer has supplied works information, contract data, an activity schedule and tender appendices for bidders to use in preparing their offers. The tender information does not set out particular accreditations or experience thresholds. ## Notice The project objective is the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. The overarching objective Argyll and Bute Council is to appoint a specialist geotechnical Contractor to execute targeted rockfall mitigation works on the B8035 road. The preferred design solution involves the systematic, targeted scaling of approximately 500 metres of the designated rock face to actively mitigate structural stability hazards to achieve the project objective of the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The project objective is the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. The overarching objective Argyll and Bute Council is to appoint a specialist geotechnical Contractor to execute targeted rockfall mitigation works on the B8035 road. The preferred design solution involves the systematic, targeted scaling of approximately 500 metres of the designated rock face to actively mitigate structural stability hazards to achieve the project objective of the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565964 | | 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 | 5 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2026 | | 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 | 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 | Argyll and Bute Council | | 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works ## Release History - 5 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565964 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565964 B8035 GRIBUN ROCKFALLS - TARGETED SCALING OF ROCK FACE - The project objective is the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. The overarching objective Argyll and Bute Council is to appoint a specialist geotechnical Contractor to execute targeted rockfall mitigation works on the B8035 road. The preferred design solution involves the systematic, targeted scaling of approximately 500 metres of the designated rock face to actively mitigate structural stability hazards to achieve the project objective of the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830 - https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-community/community-benefits-list - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=844830 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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