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Argyll and Bute Council
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Total contracts
61
Known spend
£45m
34 disclosed
Average value
£1m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Carr Gomm
3 winslatest 11 Dec 2025£14m
- 2
Craig of Campbeltown Ltd
2 winslatest 27 Aug 2026£1m
- 3
McFadyens Contractors (Campbeltown) Ltd
2 winslatest 23 Oct 2025£921,000
- 4
Connected Transport Planning
2 winslatest 11 Mar 2026£348,565
- 5
Key Housing Association Limited
1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025£12m
- 6
Affinity Trust
1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025£12m
- 7
Mariner Support Associates Ltd
1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025£12m
- 8
Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)
1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025£12m
- 9
Cornerstone Community Care
1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025£12m
- 10
Scottish Autism
1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025£12m
What they buy
By CPV categoryTransport servicesCPV 60
14 contracts · £12m
Health & social workCPV 85
9 contracts · £17m
Business servicesCPV 79
9 contracts · £523,841
Construction worksCPV 45
6 contracts · £3m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
5 contracts · £3m
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
5 contracts · £953,023
Construction materialsCPV 44
2 contracts · £1m
Petroleum & energyCPV 09
2 contracts · £440,235
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (61)
Tarbert heritage scheme: textile heritage community project - threads of the sea (hes/lottery funded) (retender)
The purpose of this commission is to appoint a suitably experienced facilitator (team) to design and deliver a community-led textile heritage project, entitled, Threads of the Sea.
Various marine concrete works for jura
Argyll and Bute Council seek to appoint a Single Contractor to complete Various Marine Concrete Works for Jura. At present, Relief Passenger Ferries to Feolin on the Isle of Jura h
Lochgilphead roads depot – modernisation works
Argyll and Bute Council need a feasibility study (RIBA Stage 2) for two potential road‑depot sites in Lochgilphead, to see if services can be combined onto the Bishopton Road and Monydrain locations.
B8035 gribun rockfalls – targeted scaling OF ROCK FACE
Argyll and Bute Council is looking for a specialist geotechnical contractor to carry out rock‑face scaling on the B8035 road. The work involves safely removing unstable rock over about 500 m to lower the risk of rockfalls. This is a targeted mitigation project aimed at protecting road users and nearby properties.
Adaptations and telecare installations
This notice seeks information from providers who can deliver occupational therapy minor adaptations, install telecare systems and support major adaptation projects across Argyll and Bute, including the islands. It is a market‑research RFI rather than a formal contract award.
Tarbert heritage scheme - photography/videography (hes/lottery funded)
The contract is for a photography, videography and thermal imaging service to capture and promote housing energy‑efficiency upgrades and winter‑preparedness work. It is aimed at suppliers who can produce high‑quality visual content for the Tarbert Heritage Scheme’s public‑facing communications.
Traffic management services framework 2027-2031
Argyll and Bute Council wants to set up a multi‑supplier, multi‑lot framework to provide traffic management services for up to four years, with an initial one‑year contract and yearly extensions for price reviews.
Waste management services following expiry of the council’s public private partnership (PPP) arrangements
The Council is currently party to a PPP Contract, with services provided by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The PPP Contract includes infrastructure and requirements associated wi
Tarbert ferry terminal to whitehouse active travel path developed and technical design
Argyll & Bute Council is hiring a design team to take the Tarbert‑to‑Whitehouse active travel path from concept through detailed design (RIBA Stages 3‑5) and act as Principal Designer during construction, including surveys and extensive community engagement.
Tarbert heritage scheme – design team framework
The council is setting up a framework of design consultants to help property owners in Tarbert restore historic buildings and shopfronts using grant funding. They want a conservation‑accredited architect or design team that can deliver full design services for structural and external repairs.
Cardross crematorium managed media service and AV system
Argyll and Bute Council wants a specialist audio‑visual company to run a managed media and AV system for funeral services at Cardross Crematorium.
Helensburgh, cardross, dumbarton cyclepath active travel route - phase 3: developed & technical design
Argyll & Bute Council is looking for a qualified design team to take Phase 3 of the Helensburgh‑Cardross‑Dumbarton Cyclepath from concept through detailed design (RIBA Stages 3‑4) and act as the Principal Designer during construction (Stage 5). The work includes surveys, community and stakeholder engagement, and environmental and equality impact assessments.
A816 bealach mor permanent solution business case
Argyll and Bute Council is looking for a consultant to take charge of the A816 Bealach Mor landslip project, moving it from temporary fixes to a permanent, fully engineered road and then arranging the construction contract. The role is to lead, manage and coordinate all the work needed to deliver the final road solution.
Post diagnostic support - dementia link workers
This contract is for a health‑social care service that provides post‑diagnostic support to people diagnosed with dementia, their families and wider support networks, delivered by specially trained link workers. It is aimed at organisations that can run a community‑based support programme in Scotland.
Post diagnostic support - dementia link workers
This contract is for a service that provides post‑diagnostic support to people who have been diagnosed with dementia. It involves hiring link workers who will help patients and families navigate care, access services and manage their condition.
Provision of air services
Argyll and Bute Council wants a private operator to run a subsidised, four‑year scheduled passenger air service linking Oban with the islands of Coll, Colonsay and Tiree. The operator will design, fly, market and report on the service, using a fixed annual subsidy and support from the council.
Provision of school transport services, ulva & mull (1148L)
Argyll and Bute Council wants to hire a vessel operator to run safe, secure school transport between the islands of Ulva and Mull.
Provision of advertising agent services
The council needs an advertising agent to act as a go‑between with media outlets, checking and clarifying adverts before they are published, and making sure they go out accurately and on schedule. This service helps the council communicate clearly with the public.
Provision of school & local transport services, oban & lorn
Argyll and Bute Council wants to hire a transport operator to run safe and secure school and local bus services for the Oban and Lorn area.
A816 bealach mor permanent solution business case
Argyll and Bute Council is looking for a consultant to take charge of the A816 Bealach Mor landslip project, moving it from temporary mitigation to a permanent, fully engineered road solution and then arranging the construction contract. The role is for a consultancy that can lead, manage and coordinate all the necessary activities.