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Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Dredging Works

Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 09:52.

Opportunity overview

The Client shall appoint a contractor to undertake a continuation of the Phase 1 channel dredge for the entire length of the proposed Phase 2 new quay wall and to the further extent of the existing sheet pile wall being upgraded. The Phase 2 navigation channel will be dredged to -12.4mCD to the extent of the Phase 2 new quay wall (300m), -6.5mCD to the extent of the existing sheet pile wall being upgraded(758m) and be 140m wide (these works are the focus of this PQQ). The works are anticipated commence 2Q2028 dredging window. There will be a requirement for the Contractor to coordinate elements of works with the Clients quayside civils principal contractor and port operations.

Classification

  • CPV45252124 — Dredging and pumping works

Lots

  • 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 noticeValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
APP2-HAV-ZZ-DD-PQ-K-000001
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
45252124
Description
Dredging and pumping works

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
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.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
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 - Any deviation to the above insurances would be subject to a mutual hold harmless agreement. Refer to the procurement documentation for further information.
Minimum
As above.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
With reference to the procurement documentation, the supplier must substantiate their professional capabilities to carry out the works. Construction: The supplier must provide no no less than 3nr case studies of similar projects you have delivered within the last 10 years which you believe have relevance in the context of the Dredging Works contract for Ardersier Port, Phase 2 and which demonstrate your 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, please provide no more than 3nr case studies of projects you have delivered within the last 10 years that demonstrate effective contract which you believe have relevance in the context of the Dredging Works contract for Ardersier Port, Phase 2. The focus of the submission should be on demonstrating your organisation’s experience of using NEC and associated contract administration software – where NEC/CEMAR experience is lacking, supplement with other forms of contract/contract management tools with a similar nature to the Dredging Works. 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.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As detailed within the procurement documentation.
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Second Stage

Successive Reduction
Yes
No Negotiation Necessary
Yes
Invitation Date
15 May 2026, 00:00

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
1 May 2026, 16:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Duration In Days
120

Renewal

Description
Potential to be extended in relation to scope changes and/or in relation to future phases of work.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
4
Maximum Candidates
4

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Electronic Catalogue Policy
required

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM62

Delivery Location

Description
Ardersier Port Approach, Ardersier, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 7QX

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited
Id
GB-FTS-168302

Identifier

Legal Name
Ardersier Port (Scotland) Limited

Address

Street Address
Ardersier Port Approach, Ardersier
Locality
Inverness
Region
UK
Postal Code
IV2 7QX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1667656000

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Port works
Organisation 2
Name
Inverness Justice Centre
Id
GB-FTS-140796

Identifier

Legal Name
Inverness Justice Centre

Address

Street Address
The Inverness Justice Centre Longman Road Inverness
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV1 1AH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UK · IV2 7QX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM62

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 028702-2026tender ·