Award

Stock Condition Surveys

ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 16:36

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Albyn Housing Society Limited, sought a supplier for stock condition surveys of domestic properties. The project, entitled "Stock Condition Surveys," aimed to assess property conditions to inform future investment strategies. The procurement fell under the services category, specifically architectural, engineering, and surveying services (CPV code 71250000). The location for these services was the Highlands, special reference UKM6. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and it progressed to the award stage with a contract signed for £231,500. The key dates included the signing of the contract on 23rd October 2025, following a tender period that ended on 11th August 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in architectural, engineering, and surveying services, particularly those with expertise in stock condition assessments. Companies with the capabilities to deliver detailed maintenance and investment strategies, ensuring compliance with housing standards such as the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) and the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), stand to benefit. The framework agreement allows for direct engagement with Albyn Housing Society, paving the way for future collaborations in strategic asset management. Smaller enterprises, alongside larger firms, could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence in the Highlands region.

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Notice Title

Stock Condition Surveys

Notice Description

Albyn Housing Society requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to undertake stock condition surveys within our domestic properties, in order to assess the current condition and inform future investment strategies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a single supplier call-off framework procurement to appoint a a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to undertake stock condition surveys within our domestic properties, in order to assess the current condition and inform future investment strategies. Findings derived from these surveys will assist in our strategic asset management, investment planning, options appraisals and budgeting within our current portfolio. Data will also be used for the preparation of detailed planned maintenance plans and programmes, and to inform compliance with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) and performance against the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH / EESSH2), Social Housing Net Zero Standard (SHNZS) and the Heat in Buildings Strategy. Additional information: Please ensure that you have carefully and comprehensively read all of the attached tender documents.

Renewal: Albyn Housing Society retains the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 12 months from the initial 2 year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001219-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£231,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years from proposed contract award date (September/October 2028)

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.whitehouse@albynhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03003230990

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-SHIRE
Postcode
IV18 0DL
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
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAHAM + SIBBALD

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