Official UK procurement notice
Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Landside Civils
Authority: Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThese works are the focus of this PQQ.
Proposed development of the yard area to a varying finished ground level to suit the drainage design and to tie into that of Phase 1, including removal of existing trees and raising of the land using existing material on site while achieving a load bearing capacity of 250kPat/m2.
Works will include, but not limited to, the following within the approximately 100 acres gorse area:
-Earthworks:
- Tree clearance and screening
- Stripping and disposal of existing topsoil material to extension area.
- Upfilling the extension and yard areas to level with site-won sand.
- Ground Strengthening:
- Capping of the extension and yard areas with stone to 25t/m2.
-Services Civils Works
- Rerouting and undergrounding of the existing incoming overhead power supply.
- Rerouting of existing incoming water main supply.
- Rerouting of existing drainage ditch in yard area around the new perimeter of the site and passive drainage, like the Phase 1 philosophy, across the site.
-Services Mechanical & Electrical Installations
- Rerouting and undergrounding of the existing incoming overhead power supply;
- Rerouting of existing incoming water main supply;
- Rerouting of existing drainage ditch in yard area around the new perimeter of the site and passive drainage, like the Phase 1 philosophy, across the site;
At present we do not have a defined requirement or design for street lighting and it is therefore not included within the current procurement scope. It is possible that a limited street-lighting requirement may emerge at a later date; given the likely scale and the close interface with the Landside Civils works, it may be more efficient for any such requirement to be delivered by the Landside Civils contractor, but only where a modification on that basis is permitted under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.
There may be a requirement for the Contractor to coordinate elements of works with the Clients quayside civils contractor.
The Client provides the bidder with the option to submit a variant tender should they be invited the Stage 3 – Invitation to Tender.
The variant tender reflects the same works above but within the Gorse & Woodland Area in an approximately 250 acres site area. The information about variants shall be clearly defined within the procurement documentation.
CPV: Construction work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Procurement StagesRenewal
Procurement Stages
Stage 1 – Early Market Consultation
-Before commencing procurement, consult the market with a view to gauging project interest, preparing the procurement process, informing of procurement plans and project requirements.
Stage 2 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
-Issue PQQ
-Contractor submissions
-Analyse and score submissions
-Select shortlist of suppliers for Stage 3
Stage 3 – Invitation to Tender (ITT) / Competitive procedure with negotiation
-Issue ITT
-Hold structured meetings, discuss risk, technical queries and contract terms
-Initial Contractor submissions
-Analyse initial tender submissions
-Negotiation period (assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, contract terms, etc.)
-Final Contractor submissions
-Evaluate and score final submissions
-Select preferred bidder for Stage 4
Stage 4 – Contract Award
-Notify Contractors of tender outcome
-Stand still period
-Contract finalisation and execution
-Publish contract award notice
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
List and brief description of conditions:
Enrolment on a Professional or Trade Register:
-Bidders must be able to demonstrate that they are enrolled in a relevant professional or trade register in the country in which they are
established, as required by national law.
Licenses, Membership, and Accreditations:
-Where the provision of services under this contract requires specific licences, accreditations, or memberships, the supplier must hold and
maintain such authorisations.
Professional Standing:
The bidder must confirm that:
-they are not subject to any grounds for exclusion under Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
-they are not subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar proceedings
-they have no conflicts of interest that would prevent lawful performance of the contract
Submission Requirements
All information listed above must be provided within the PQQ documentation as part of the bidder’s submission. Responses will be
evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria set out in the PQQ
- Economic & financial standing
Provide details of the following:
-Company turnover for the past 3 years
-Fee percentage you would be proposing for the constriction phase
-Weekly rates for staff
Bidders will be required to have a minimum “general” yearly turnover of 30,000,000 GBP for the last 3 years. Where turnover information
is not available for the time period requested, the bidder will be required to state the date which they were set up or started trading. Bidders
that are unable to provide this information may be disqualified from the procurement process.
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded
contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
- Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10,000,000 GBP
-Public Liability Insurance = 10,000,000 GBP
- Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance = 10,000,000 GBP
Refer to the procurement documentation for further information
Minimum: As above. - Technical & professional ability
With reference to the procurement documentation, the supplier must substantiate their professional capabilities to carry out the works.
Construction:
The supplier must provide no more than 3nr case studies of similar projects they have delivered within the last 10 years which they believe
have relevance in the context of the Quay Civils contract for Ardersier Port and which demonstrate their organisation’s experience of
contracting on similar infrastructure projects and the benefits achieved. Submissions should include construction period dates and relevant
references to be provided.
Each case study must not exceed a maximum of 4 x A4 pages.
Refer to the procurement documentation for further information.
Contract Administration:
Noting this Contract is proposed to be Let under an NEC Option A form of Contract and shall use CEMAR as a contract administration
system, the supplier should provide no more than 3nr case studies of projects they have delivered within the last 10 years that were let and
administered under NEC Option A which they believe have relevance in the context of the Quay Civils contract for Ardersier Port. The
focus of the submission should be on demonstrating the organisation’s experience of using NEC and associated contract administration
software. Submissions should include construction period dates and relevant references to be provided.
Each case study must not exceed a maximum of 4 x A4 pages.
Minimum: As above.
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Successive reduction
- Candidates will be reduced successively across stages
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Competitive procedure with negotiation
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 4 Dec 2025, 15:50 GMT
- Last source update
- 13 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-002600- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eefaFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As detailed within the procurement documentation.
Publisher note: The estimated contract value for the baseline option is in the region of 8-10million GBP excluding VAT, depending on final scope and tendered rates. Should the variant option be preferred, estimated contract value may rise in the region of 10-20million GBP dependent on final scope. These estimates are indicative only and do not constitute a cap or guarantee of spend. 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=801448. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Supplier acknowledges that the Client may be required to provide Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting as part of compliance with requirements from the Client's funders during the lifecycle of this contract. During the lifecycle of this contract, the Client may request the Supplier to prepare, collect, or submit specific ESG reporting data, including but not limited to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), metrics, or qualitative information relevant to environmental, social, and governance aspects. The Supplier shall use reasonable skill, care, and diligence to comply with such requests, provided the requirements are within the scope of the Supplier’s expertise, professional capabilities, and contractual obligations under this Agreement. The Supplier acknowledges that the specific requirements for ESG reporting from the Client’s funders may evolve or be clarified over the lifecycle of the contract. The Supplier agrees to adapt and provide reasonable support to ensure compliance with such evolving ESG reporting requirements, as reasonably requested by the Client. Any requirement that is over and above what would reasonably be expected to satisfy ESG reporting responsibilities, will be the subject of a Compensation Event. The Client and Supplier shall collaborate to define the scope, format, and timelines for any ESG reporting requested, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and project objectives. The Supplier shall ensure the accuracy and reliability of any ESG data or reporting it provides. The Supplier shall treat all ESG reporting data and related communications as confidential unless otherwise agreed with the Client or required by the funder. (SC Ref:801448)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 23 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
Timeline
13 Jan 2026 → 6 Feb 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published283 days ago13 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline273 days ago23 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Invitations to tender expected259 days ago6 Feb 2026
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Deadline moved to 23 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT13 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT+7 days · was 16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 16 Jan 2026 | 23 Jan 2026 | +7 d |
| — | DateEstimated date of dispatch of invitations · IV.2.3 | 6 Feb 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 | +10 d |
Allowing suppliers a one-week extension to support adequate resourcing and review of PQQ submissions following the Christmas and New Year holiday period, ensuring fair and equal opportunity for all bidders.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Inverness Justice CentreReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.