Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Quay Civils (300m)

Location

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

Description

Quayside 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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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

Renewal Options

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

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work

Indicators

• An E-Catalogue is required.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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-pr... 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)