Official UK procurement notice
Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Quay Civils (300m)
Authority: Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionQuayside Civils (These works are the focus of this PQQ)
- Setting up principal contractor welfare area including all temporary service connections,
- Breaking out and disposal of concrete guide walls following installation by quay wall contractor,
- Removal of piling mat, installed by Others,
- Cropping of diaphragm wall to cut off level.
- Reinforced concrete capping beams, to both quay and anchor wall, with a design life of 100 years to tie in with the Phase 1 quay, Including the supply and installation of all quay furniture cast in elements.
- Removal of existing sheet pile quay wall, anchor wall and tie rods.
- Excavation to tie rod level, approximately +0.0mCD, including dewatering system to facilitate,
- Installation of tie rods (free-issue) between quay and anchor walls,
- Backfilling above tie rods to formation level using site-won material,
- 100m wide quay apron along the entire length of the new quay including capping layer and unbound stone pavement,
- 250kPa uniform loading capacity,
- Finished level of +6.5mCD (varies depending on drainage falls),
- Installation of temporary and permanents sheet piles,
- Infiltration drainage system with trenches as required,
- Quay furniture including flexible mooring and berthing equipment such as pneumatic fenders, removeable bollards, and safety equipment inclusive of all associated cast in items,
- Instrumentation and monitoring equipment associated with the quay wall.
- Upgrades to the existing quayside which extends east beyond the new Phase 2 300m diaphragm wall and apron by approximately 758m, whilst retaining the existing quay wall, to extend the usable quayside (dredged by others).
There will be a requirement for the Contractor to coordinate elements of works with the Clients quay wall and landside civils principal contractors.
There is potential for the works to be varied to extend the new quay wall and quay wall civils further than the initial 300m.
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, 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
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.
All information stated within the procurement documents.
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
- 3 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Last source update
- 13 Jan 2026, 12:01 GMT
- Authority reference
APP2-HAV-ZZ-QUA-PQ-K-000001- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-002601- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee46Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As detailed within the procurement documentation.
Publisher note: Ardersier Port is a 600-acre industrial site located to the east of Inverness, Scotland and one of the largest brownfield ports in the UK. From the 1970s, until it closed in 2001, Ardersier Port operated as a McDermott oil and gas fabrication yard. Haventus has a long-term vision to transform the site into a nationally significant energy transition facility, catering for fixed and floating offshore wind and to support the Highlands economy, contribute to the UK’s offshore wind energy targets whilst also creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the community. Ardersier Port secured an initial GBP 300m investment by Quantum Energy Partners and a further GBP 100m joint credit facility from the Scottish National Investment Bank and the National Wealth Fund (formerly UK Infrastructure Bank) to accelerate the port’s redevelopment to create a key strategic facility in delivering the UK’s 50GW offshore wind energy target by 2030. Phase 1 is delivered 659m of multiuser quay, 100m wide apron to 25t/m2 and 160m wide navigation channel Phase 2 will build on the capabilities of the Port provided by the Phase 1 development and will facilitate further usable area within the port quayside and yard. 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=810397. 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 bidder 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 bidder 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 bidder shall use reasonable skill, care, and diligence to comply with such requests, provided the requirements are within the scope of the bidder’s expertise, professional capabilities, and contractual obligations under this Agreement. The bidder 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 bidder 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 bidder shall collaborate to define the scope, format, and timelines for any ESG reporting requested, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and project objectives. The bidder shall ensure the accuracy and reliability of any ESG data or reporting it provides. The bidder shall treat all ESG reporting data and related communications as confidential unless otherwise agreed with the Client or required by the funder. (SC Ref:810397)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 23 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
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- Accepted languages
- en
- Participation fee
- document
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
Timeline
13 Jan 2026 → 6 Feb 2026 · 3 dates- Notice published283 days ago13 Jan 2026, 12:01 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, 12:01 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.