Tender

Inverness Castle - Refurbishment and Redevelopment

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

31 May 2021 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment and redevelopment of Inverness Castle, a prominent project classified under construction work. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, is currently active and will conclude on 28 July 2021. This project involves extensive conversion, refurbishment, and alteration work to transform the castle into a new visitor attraction. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically through the designated portal, allowing ample time for document upload and submission. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on quality (60%) and cost (40%) during the selection process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with experience in heritage projects, visitor attractions, and large-scale refurbishments. Businesses skilled in structural alterations, landscaping, and internal fittings will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The inclusion of community benefits in the contract also opens avenues for companies focused on social value, enabling them to contribute positively to the local area while competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inverness Castle - Refurbishment and Redevelopment

Notice Description

Conversion, refurbishment, extension and alteration of the city centre Category A Listed Inverness Castle to form a new visitor attraction including downtakings, fabric repairs, structural alterations, new build extensions, new internal fit out, new internal and external MEP systems, drainage, extensive hard and soft landscaping and external lighting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procedure with Techincial Evaluation. Quality 60% Cost 40%

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012120-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

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