Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) – Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (construction & civil works): Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm. By Dumfries and Galloway Council.
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector, with a focus on Project Management, environmental impact assessment and Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 15, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 034007-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Dumfries and Galloway Council
Dumfries and Galloway Council has issued 192 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 51 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 034007-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to McLaughlin & Harvey. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Dumfries and Galloway Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
McLaughlin & Harvey was awarded the contract for £45,446,059. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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