Tender

Melbost West Phases 1&2

TIGHEAN INNSE GALL

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23 Oct 2025 at 15:41

Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Tighean Innse Gall, seeks submissions for the Melbost West Phases 1&2 project in the Isle of Lewis, under the CPV classification 45000000 for construction work. The contract entails Design and Build services for 73 diverse house types, encompassing infrastructure like roads, parking, and a commercial area, with modifications to the A866 for access. This open procurement process is currently at the 'tenderUpdate' stage, following requests for deadline extension. The new timeline sets the submission deadline to 8th December 2025 at 16:00, with the opening of tenders scheduled for 9th December at 09:00.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for firms in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in housing projects, infrastructure, and commercial developments. Businesses with strong credentials in design and build, member accreditation with essential construction bodies like the Scottish Building Federation, and a proven track record are well-suited to compete. The project promises community benefits, enhancing local engagement through infrastructure improvements and potential commercial developments, offering significant potential for business growth and long-term engagement in regional development activities.

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Notice Title

Melbost West Phases 1&2

Notice Description

1.1 Tenderers are invited to Tender for the provision of Principal Contractor to provide Design and Build (D&B) services for the delivery of the Melbost West Phase 1&2 Housing Development, Isle of Lewis. 73 number various HHP standard house types as shown on the approved planning drawings, together with associated roads and parking within the site, alterations to the A866 at the new access intersection (new roundabout), street lighting, drainage, SUDS basin, utilities, site services, footpaths, site works, play park, serviced plot for future commercial area and landscaping all as shown on the approved drawings and noted on the Schedule of Conditions accompanying the planning approval.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procurement single stage procurement for appointing a Principal Contractor. Contract to be SBCC Design & Build

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a93b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067956-2025
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

45210000 - Building construction work

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

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses 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
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TIGHEAN INNSE GALL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
development@tighean.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1851706121

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2NB
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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