PS/26/85 - Dunure Castle Footbridge Replacement

What this is

East Ayrshire Council is procuring a contractor for the Replacement of Dunure Castle Footbridge in Ayrshire. Works include design, supply and installation of a replacement footbridge at the historic Dunure Castle site. Contract duration is 5 months. Minimum turnover of £300,000 required. SWQR (Street Works Qualification Register) operative and supervisor cards are required. ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 or SSIP certification required. Two examples of footbridge design and installation experience plus references are required.

Key points

• SWQR (Street Works Qualification Register) operative and supervisor cards are mandatory requirements
• 2 footbridge design/installation examples with references (within last 5 years) required at selection stage
• Historic site context: Dunure Castle, Ayrshire
• ISO 9001 and ISO 45001/SSIP accreditation mandatory

Who can bid

Open procedure. Minimum annual turnover £300,000. SWQR operative and supervisor cards mandatory. ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 or SSIP required. Two footbridge design/installation examples with references required. Insurance: EL £10m, PL+Products £5m, PI £2m. Community benefits plan required.

• 300000

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% Quality (technical approach, health and safety methodology, programme management, relevant footbridge experience) and 40% Price.

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal by 12 June 2026 at 12:00.

Clarifications

Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 12 June 2026.

Contract period

5-month fixed contract. Design, supply and installation of a replacement footbridge at Dunure Castle, Ayrshire.

Classification

CPV 45221113 — Footbridge construction work 45221100 — Bridge construction work44212120 — Footbridges45221119 — Renovation work on bridges71322300 — Bridge design services ScotlandSouth West ScotlandAyrshire