Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
UK
Contact person: Elaine Appleby
Telephone: +44 1586555232
E-mail: elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Craignure Pier – FBC Management Consultant Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72224000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71311300
71530000
72224000
73220000
79415200
79419000
71311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM63
Main site or place of performance:
Craignure
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
15/09/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807743.
(SC Ref:807743)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/08/2025