Dumfries & Galloway Council has gone out to tender with a £37.5 million contract for the Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) – Early Contractor Involvement & main works construction.
Photo: flooding in Whitesands November 2020
Dumfries and Galloway Council requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to support the detailed design development of the Whitesands Project through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), including the production of a report to detail the proposed methodology, findings and considerations relating to the delivery of the Whitesands Project.
The Council intends 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
- 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:
- Health and Safety Management (CDM 2015)
- Site Planning and Management
- Waste Management
- Traffic Management
- Planning and License Condition Discharge
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 12.00pm on 27 May 2025 - click here to access the tender documentation online
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