B8035 GRIBUN ROCKFALLS – TARGETED SCALING OF ROCK FACE
Argyll and Bute CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
5 November 2026
26 days remaining
Published
5 October 2026
Type
works
Overview
The project objective is the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard. The overarching objective Argyll and Bute Council is to appoint a specialist geotechnical Contractor to execute targeted rockfall mitigation works on the B8035 road. The preferred design solution involves the systematic, targeted scaling of approximately 500 metres of the designated rock face to actively mitigate structural stability hazards to achieve the project objective of the reduction of risk associated with the identified/immediate rockfall hazard.
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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.
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Cairn Construction Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 4 Apr 2025£866,000
total awarded
- 2
Amalgamated Construction Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 4 Apr 2025£866,000
total awarded
- 3
D A MacDonald (Contractors) Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 4 Apr 2025£866,000
total awarded
- 4
J H Civil Engineering Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 4 Apr 2025£866,000
total awarded
- 5
John McGeady Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 4 Apr 2025£866,000
total awarded
Cairn Construction Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Argyll and Bute CouncilKey Dates
Published
5 October 2026
Submission deadline
5 November 2026
Notice type
Website Contract Notice
Source
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