Official source
| Original official title | Planing of Road Surfaces Framework 2026-27-28-29-30 |
|---|---|
| Source language | English |
| Buyer | Argyll and Bute Council |
| Country | Scotland |
| Identifier | JUL559760 · ocds-r6ebe6-0000836975 |
| Procedure | Open framework procedure |
| Deadline | 5 August 2026, 12:00 Europe/London |
| Value | GBP 200,000 |
Boundary
GBP 200,000 is the estimated framework value excluding VAT, not guaranteed spend. Individual works packages and volumes will be confirmed through orders.
Verified opportunity overview
Argyll and Bute Council is procuring multi-operator framework for road-surface planing services across Argyll and Bute. ContractLens presents verified public facts and supplier implications without replacing the tender documents.
Current status and key dates
The official source was checked on 27 July 2026 and the record was open for submission. The stated deadline is 5 August 2026, 12:00 Europe/London. The stated duration is 12 months with up to three optional one-year extensions. Suppliers must recheck the live official source before relying on status, dates or documents.
Scope and deliverables
Multi-operator framework for road-surface planing services across Argyll and Bute. Plan road surfaces across the council area. Deliver individual works packages as ordered under the framework.
Lots and contract structure
No lots stated Suppliers must check the current procurement documents for lot boundaries, participation conditions and later changes.
Supplier requirements
The framework may appoint several operators. Call-off volume is not guaranteed. The current procurement documents remain authoritative for eligibility, capacity, insurance and mandatory submission conditions.
Submission and award method
Award criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Suppliers must check the live notice and current procurement documents before relying on submission or award mechanics.
Value explanation
Estimated framework value: GBP 200,000 excluding VAT; not guaranteed spend. Any published figure is an estimate or stated value, not guaranteed spend, unless the official documents expressly say otherwise.
Amendments and status history
No separate material amendment was identified in the official record used for this report. This is not proof that no clarification, replacement document or later notice exists; suppliers must check the live source before relying on the position.
Supplier relevance
Four-year road-maintenance framework with a live open competition. This editorial assessment does not replace the buyer’s eligibility, selection or award requirements.
Procurement data limitations and missing details
GBP 200,000 is the estimated framework value excluding VAT, not guaranteed spend. Individual works packages and volumes will be confirmed through orders. Unsupported criteria, certifications, quantities, service levels and amendment claims remain explicit evidence gaps.
Official sources and verification history
Primary evidence is the official procurement record for JUL559760 · ocds-r6ebe6-0000836975, checked by ContractLens on 27 July 2026. The official source URL is https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559760. The live official record and current procurement documents remain authoritative.