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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

Open5Awarded33Closed15

Top suppliers

Last 5 years
  1. 1

    Carr Gomm

    3 winslatest 11 Dec 2025

    £14m

  2. 2

    Craig of Campbeltown Ltd

    2 winslatest 27 Aug 2026

    £1m

  3. 3

    McFadyens Contractors (Campbeltown) Ltd

    2 winslatest 23 Oct 2025

    £921,000

  4. 4

    Connected Transport Planning

    2 winslatest 11 Mar 2026

    £348,565

  5. 5

    Key Housing Association Limited

    1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025

    £12m

  6. 6

    Affinity Trust

    1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025

    £12m

  7. 7

    Mariner Support Associates Ltd

    1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025

    £12m

  8. 8

    Enable Scotland (Leading the Way)

    1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025

    £12m

  9. 9

    Cornerstone Community Care

    1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025

    £12m

  10. 10

    Scottish Autism

    1 winlatest 11 Dec 2025

    £12m

What they buy

By CPV category
  • Transport 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

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All contracts (61)

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ocds-r6ebe6-0000845172 · Website Contract Notice

Tarbert heritage scheme: textile heritage community project - threads of the sea (hes/lottery funded) (retender)

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesTarbert

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.

£Up to £10,000
⏱ 30 Oct 2026
Posted · 3d ago19d to apply →
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Open
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840109 · Website Contract Notice

Various marine concrete works for jura

Argyll and Bute Council
worksIsle of Jura (Feolin)

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

£On request
⏱ 23 Oct 2026
Posted · 5d ago12d to apply →
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ocds-h6vhtk-0780dc · planning

Lochgilphead roads depot – modernisation works

Argyll and Bute Council
worksScotland

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.

£On request
Posted · 6d agoView details →
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ocds-r6ebe6-0000844830 · Website Contract Notice

B8035 gribun rockfalls – targeted scaling OF ROCK FACE

Argyll and Bute Council
worksArgyll and Bute

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.

£On request
⏱ 5 Nov 2026
Posted · 6d ago25d to apply →
A
ocds-h6vhtk-077ebd · planning

Adaptations and telecare installations

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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.

£On request
Posted · 1w agoView details →
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ocds-r6ebe6-0000844238 · Website Contract Notice

Tarbert heritage scheme - photography/videography (hes/lottery funded)

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesTarbert sits on the shores of Loch Fyne in Kintyre.

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.

£On request
⏱ 23 Oct 2026
Posted · 1w ago12d to apply →
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ocds-h6vhtk-0775d0 · planning

Traffic management services framework 2027-2031

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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.

£On request
Posted · 3w agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-054672 · award

Waste management services following expiry of the council’s public private partnership (PPP) arrangements

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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

£Up to £5,608,359
⏱ 7 Nov 2025
Posted · 3w agoView details →
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ocds-r6ebe6-0000842910 · Website Contract Notice

Tarbert ferry terminal to whitehouse active travel path developed and technical design

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesTarbert

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.

£On request
⏱ 9 Oct 2026
Posted · 3w agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-067695 · award

Tarbert heritage scheme – design team framework

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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.

£Up to £255,282
⏱ 28 May 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-r6ebe6-0000842508 · Website Contract Notice

Cardross crematorium managed media service and AV system

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesArgyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council wants a specialist audio‑visual company to run a managed media and AV system for funeral services at Cardross Crematorium.

£Up to £70,000
⏱ 7 Oct 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-r6ebe6-0000842271 · Website Contract Notice

Helensburgh, cardross, dumbarton cyclepath active travel route - phase 3: developed & technical design

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesHelensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton

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.

£On request
⏱ 2 Oct 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06e9f1 · tenderUpdate

A816 bealach mor permanent solution business case

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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.

£On request
⏱ 25 Sept 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06f125 · tender

Post diagnostic support - dementia link workers

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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.

£Up to £1,299,264
⏱ 5 Oct 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-r6ebe6-0000841951 · Social and Other Specific Services

Post diagnostic support - dementia link workers

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesArgyll and Bute

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.

£Up to £1,299,264
⏱ 5 Oct 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06f050 · planning

Provision of air services

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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.

£Up to £2,048,828
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-06b9e4 · award

Provision of school transport services, ulva & mull (1148L)

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

Argyll and Bute Council wants to hire a vessel operator to run safe, secure school transport between the islands of Ulva and Mull.

£Up to £133,621
⏱ 23 Jul 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-0680b1 · award

Provision of advertising agent services

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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.

£Up to £175,276
⏱ 14 May 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-h6vhtk-069a01 · award

Provision of school & local transport services, oban & lorn

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesScotland

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.

£Up to £7,276,444
⏱ 15 Jun 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →
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ocds-r6ebe6-0000840887 · Contract Notice

A816 bealach mor permanent solution business case

Argyll and Bute Council
servicesArgyll, A816 Bealach Mor Landslip

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.

£On request
⏱ 25 Sept 2026
Posted · 1mo agoView details →