Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Argyll and Bute Council
Top-five suppliers hold 71% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Argyll and Bute Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
85310000
8531000085320000
8532000045240000
4524000060170000
6017000071310000
7131000050710000
5071000060110000
6011000060120000
6012000044110000
4411000070330000
7033000034140000
3414000098340000
9834000045450000
4545000090510000
9051000009130000
0913000050240000
5024000034510000
3451000045210000
4521000035120000
3512000071220000
71220000Recent contracts
Latest Argyll and Bute Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Provision of Legal Services for Agreement Drafting
Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP · 2026-04-21
£8K
00019-062 to 064 Inverinan, Blackmill & Achachenna Bridge Strengthening
Geo-Rope Ltd · 2026-04-10
£210K
Award of Winter Gritter Hire 2026-27 (CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions RM6265 Fw DA)
Econ Engineering Ltd · 2026-04-10
Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software
North PB Ltd · 2026-04-01
£323K
Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software
North PB Ltd · 2026-04-01
£323K
Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026
Loos2u · 2026-03-26
£22K
Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028.
SOCOTEC UK Ltd · 2026-03-26
£56K
Provision of School Transport Services – Mull (1166C)
Flora Corbett · 2026-03-12
£131K
Provision of School Transport Services – Mull (1166C)
Flora Corbett · 2026-03-12
£131K
Campbeltown Esplanade & Kinloch Park Active Travel: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-11
£137K
Campbeltown Esplanade & Kinloch Park Active Travel: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-11
£137K
Rothesay Pavilion to Joint Campus Active Travel Network: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-11
£212K
Rothesay Pavilion to Joint Campus Active Travel Network: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-11
£212K
Provision of Legal Advice in Relation to Rothesay Pavilion
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP · 2026-03-09
£6K
Oban Sustainable Travel Masterplan Development Consultancy
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-04
£69K
Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2): Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-04
£137K
Supply of Fuel and Associated Services at Oban Airport
TotalEnergies MarketingUK Ltd · 2026-03-03
£440K
Restoration Bonds Peer Review Services Framework 2025-2027 (RETENDER)
Ironside Farrar · 2026-03-03
£120K
Supply of Fuel and Associated Services at Oban Airport
TotalEnergies MarketingUK Ltd · 2026-03-03
£440K
Jura, Craighouse to Corran Sands Active Travel Route: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-03
£151K
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Open opportunities
Open Argyll and Bute Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
CotHouse Bridge – Waterproofing and Repairs
Deadline: 2026-06-19
Craignure Pier – FBC Management Consultant Services
Request for Market Info _ Revenues and Benefits System Software
Tenancy Support Services
Isle of Luing Slate Quarry – Set-up & Flood Resilience Works
Argyll and Bute General Property Maintenance Term Contract
RFI - Care at Home Services in Oban
RGD – Demolition of Existing Sailing Club & Construction of New Facility (On Behalf of Kintyre Seasports/Campbeltown Sailing Club)
Meet the Buyer 2026 (Argyll and Bute Council)
Care at Home Service Review
Biomass Heating Systems - Supply of Fuel Pellets
Biomass Heating Systems - Supply of Fuel Pellets
Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services
Design of Replacement Heating Systems at various schools throughout Argyll and Bute.
Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software
Craignure Pier – FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services
Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026
Craignure Pier – FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services
Rothesay Active Travel Route: Developed & Technical Design
Helensburgh, Cardross, Dumbarton Cyclepath Active Travel Route - Phase 3: Developed & Technical Design
Market analysis
Bidding into Argyll and Bute Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
71%
Top-5 supplier share
122d
Avg response window
26d
Median response window
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Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Argyll and Bute Council
How much does Argyll and Bute Council spend on procurement?
Argyll and Bute Council awarded 142 contracts totalling £212.3M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 83 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.6M.
Who are Argyll and Bute Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Argyll and Bute Council by total award value are Key Housing Association Limited, Carers Direct Limited, Foyle and Marine Dredging. The top five suppliers together hold 71% of contract value.
What does Argyll and Bute Council buy from suppliers?
Argyll and Bute Council's procurement is concentrated in 85310000, 85320000, 45240000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Argyll and Bute Council contracts?
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What's the typical response window for Argyll and Bute Council tenders?
Argyll and Bute Council typically gives suppliers a median of 26 days to respond (average 122 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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