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Ulva Landing Craft - Integrated Consultancy Services

North West Mull Community Woodland Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: North West Mull Community Woodland Limited

Buyer Address: Penmore Mill, Penmore, Tobermory, UKM63, PA75 6QS, United Kingdom

Contact Email: admin@nwmullwoodland.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 7377188467

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
32520.0 GBP
Published
24 Nov 2025, 16:00
Deadline
15 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71335000 - Engineering studies
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

Ulva Landing Craft Project Integrated Consultancy Services. North West Mull Community Woodland Company is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultancy or consortium to deliver design, regulatory and business planning work for the development of a new community landing craft for the island of Ulva. The contract includes producing a full vessel design and technical specification, providing advice on technical feasibility, preparing the regulatory and licensing pathway including Marine Scotland and Crown Estate requirements, and producing a complete business and operational plan covering financial modelling, long term sustainability and funding strategy. The contract also includes preparation of the technical specification for a new vessel mooring. The total budget available is 32520 including VAT. All work must be completed by 31 March 2026. Consortium bids are accepted.

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Lot Description: This contract will be procured using an open procedure in accordance with the North West Mull Community Woodland Company Procurement Policy. The tender will be published on Public Contracts Scotland as soon as possible and will remain open for a minimum period of twenty one days. All tender submissions must be made electronically through the PCS portal. Bids will be collated and reviewed by an evaluation panel appointed by the Board of North West Mull Community Woodland Company. The aim is to issue an award decision within one week of the tender closing, followed by contract signing ideally by the end of December. The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender based on a combination of quality and price. Standard exclusion and selection criteria will apply. No variant bids will be accepted. The maximum budget for the contract is 32520 including VAT. Additional information: Funded by the Islands Programme. Bids over 32520 including VAT will not be considered. NWMCWC may decide not to award the contract and is not obliged to give a reason. Outputs may inform later vessel procurement but do not guarantee future work. Bidders must have suitable insurance and qualifications.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Value: GBP 32,520

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Methodology and approach

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Relevant experience and technical competence

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project management and delivery plan

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Understanding of regulatory and licensing requirements

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