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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 15:27

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

25 Jun 2025 at 11:45

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Cooper Park Improvements project, conducted by Moray Council, involved a direct award from their Levelling Up Funding (LUF) Civil Engineering framework and focused on enhancements within the civil engineering sector. This procurement, classified under CPV code 45200000, related to works for complete or part construction and civil engineering tasks. Located in Elgin, Moray, with the postcode IV30 1BX in the region UKM62, the process was initiated without prior publication of a call for competition, using a limited procedure. Awarded on 2 July 2026 for £1,976,277.85, the contract was signed with Pat Munro Construction Ltd on 23 March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement cycle for this project. The process was part of the Levelling Up agenda, indicating key development timelines and milestones had been successfully met.

This tender represents substantial business growth potential, particularly for firms specialising in civil engineering and construction. Firms similar to Pat Munro Construction Ltd, which are categorised as small and medium enterprises with relevant experience in civil engineering work, especially within frameworks, will find this project beneficial. The procurement process underlines the importance of quality and price, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively, highlighting opportunities for businesses that can provide high-quality project outcomes. Involvement in such frameworks allows for engagement in long-term regional development projects, enhancing a company's profile and market presence in the UK's civil engineering sector.

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Notice Title

18/1183 DA01 Cooper Park Improvements

Notice Description

Direct award from Moray Council LUF Civil Engineering framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from Moray Council LUF Civil Engineering framework ref 18/1183 for Cooper park improvements delivered under the levelling up fund

Renewal: The framework may be extended for a further period of 1x 12 months

Procurement Information

This tender has been awarded under a framework agreement established by Moray Council for the provision of civil engineering in relation to Levelling up funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062451-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,976,277 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 202510 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
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAT MUNRO CONSTRUCTION

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