Gourdon Harbour - Storm gate sill replacement and gate mechanism upgrade design

What this is

Aberdeenshire Council is procuring works to reinstate the concrete sill beneath Gourdon Harbour storm gates to ensure safe harbourage for vessels, plus investigation and design of a mechanical locking mechanism to prevent storm gates from opening under tidal pressures. The contract includes diving operations. Estimated value £150,000 over 2 months. Deadline extended from 19 May to 27 May 2026.

Key points

• Gourdon Harbour storm gate sill reinstatement and mechanical locking mechanism — includes marine diving operations with mandatory diver certification
• 20% quality (method statements) / 80% price; £150,000 estimated; 2-month contract
• Deadline: 27 May 2026 (extended from 19 May 2026) via PCS

Who can bid

Open procedure. Diving operations required — diver certification mandatory. All diving personnel details, Diver's Fitness Register Medical Form and Certificates of training/medical fitness/first aid required before commencing works. Buyer: Aberdeenshire Council (central purchasing body), Aberdeen.

How it is scored

Quality 20% · Price 80% 20% quality (Method Statements 1-5), 80% price. Specialist marine civil engineering and diving capability required.

Money

Estimated value £150,000 excluding VAT. 2-month contract. No EU funding.

How to submit

Electronic submission via PCS portal. Deadline: 27 May 2026 (extended from 19 May 2026). Record interest on notice to receive automatic updates.

Clarifications

Via PCS Q&A. Contact Aberdeenshire Council procurement, Aberdeen.

Contract period

Contract duration: 2 months. Works include: concrete sill reinstatement under storm gates and mechanical locking mechanism investigation, design and delivery at Gourdon Harbour.

Classification

CPV 45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ScotlandNorth East Scotland