Award

Tender for Devlopment of Flats at Blackness Road, Dundee

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 12:31

Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the development of flats at Blackness Road, Dundee, commissioned by Dundee City Council, is progressing as planned. This construction work falls under the industry category of "Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses" and is taking place at Blackness Road, Dundee, designated within region UKM71. The procurement method adopted is a selective "Restricted procedure," comprising two stages. The tender is currently at the award stage, with Clark Contracts Limited having been awarded a contract worth £5,967,918.54, as of 8 July 2025. Key dates in the procurement process included the initial tender period ending on 19 December 2024, and the second stage invitation issued on 27 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for experienced construction firms proficient in complex residential projects. The process favours businesses capable of delivering high-quality construction work, managing supply logistics efficiently, and engaging with the community effectively. Companies with a strong track record in urban development projects, handling tight site access, and accommodating adjacent residents stand to gain the most. Participating suppliers are required to demonstrate substantial capacity to manage subcontracting aspects, ensuring opportunities for smaller firms within the supply chain, thereby fostering wider business growth in the region.

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Notice Title

Tender for Devlopment of Flats at Blackness Road, Dundee

Notice Description

This two stage Restricted procurement process is for the contract for development of flats at Blackness Road. Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a competent contractor for the provision of the construction of the development of the flats on Blackness Road. The contractor will be expected to undertake the flat development of 24 units at the Blackness Road site till completion of the project. The tender process will be carried out through a Restricted Procedure in which there will be two stages. The first stage will assess the bidding organisations capability and capacity to perform the contract using the Single Procurement Document (SPD). Following evaluation of bidders, a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 bidders will be invited to the second stage. The Second stage will be carried out through an Invitation to Tender (ITT) and only shortlisted bidders from the first stage will be eligible to bid.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council is seeking to appoint a competent contractor for the provision of the construction of the development of the flats on Blackness Road. The contractor will be expected to undertake the flat development of 24 units at the Blackness Road site till completion of the project. The tender process will be carried out through a Restricted Procedure in which there will be two stages. The first stage will assess the bidding organisations capability and capacity to perform the contract using the Single Procurement Document (SPD). Following evaluation of bidders, a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 bidders (top scoring) will be invited to the second stage. The Second stage will be carried out through an Invitation to Tender (ITT) and only shortlisted bidders from the first stage will be eligible to bid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038588-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,967,918 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alix Finlayson
Contact Email
alix.finlayson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433691

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLARK CONTRACTS

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