Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) – Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction

A Modification Notice
by DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Works)
Duration: 3.5 year
Value: £38M-£45M

Sector: CONSTRUCTION
Published: 15 Apr 2026
Delivery: To 13 Nov 2029 (est.)
Deadline: n/a

Related Terms

Location

Whitesands, Dumfries

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

Dumfries & Galloway Council Dumfries

1 supplier

Mclaughlin & Harvey Newtownabbey

Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council (“The Employer”) requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to support the detailed design development of the Whitesands Project through Early Contractor Involvement, including the production of a Report to detail the proposed methodology, findings and considerations relating to the delivery of the Whitesands Project. It is the Employer’s intention to appoint a single Consultant to deliver the ECI and the subsequent Main Works Construction through a two-stage process: - Stage 1 – Early Contractor Involvement (“ECI”) - Stage 2 – Main Works Construction (“Main Works”) Stage 1 - Early Contract Involvement The Consultant is required to provide construction-focused advice and expertise to be considered throughout the detailed design in support of Gateway 3 work. This includes collaborating with the Scheme designers to ensure constructability of the Scheme, attending detailed design workshops, optimising cost and efficiency, and offering Consultant insights pre-construction. Stage 2 - Main Works Construction The Council would expect the chosen supplier to lead on delivery of the Main Works Construction, with elements including, but not limited to: - Health and Safety Management (CDM 2015) - Site Planning and Management - Waste Management - Traffic Management - Planning and License Condition Discharge

Ammendments to Previous Notice

2. Contract value

GBP 37,500,000 45,446,059

Award Detail

1	Mclaughlin & Harvey (Newtownabbey) Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) – Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction Reference: dgcp-0313 Value: £37,500,000

CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works
45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
45000000 - Construction work
71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Indicators

Contract modified due to additional needs.

Legal Justification

As set out in the original procurement documentation and contract notice, and in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the Council intended to appoint a single supplier to deliver both the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase and the subsequent Main Works Construction through a two‑stage process. This modification pertains specifically to the award of Stage 2: Main Works Construction.