Award

Melbost West Phases 1&2

TIGHEAN INNSE GALL

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Award

14 Apr 2026 at 09:15

TenderUpdate

23 Oct 2025 at 15:41

Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Melbost West Phases 1&2 Housing Development on the Isle of Lewis involves Tighean Innse Gall as the contracting authority, seeking a Principal Contractor to provide Design and Build services. This falls under the 'works' category for the construction industry. Situated in region UKM64, the tender process was through an open procedure with a single-stage procurement method. Although the tender initially had submission deadlines on 10 November 2025 for bids and 11 November 2025 for the opening, these were extended to 8 December 2025 and 9 December 2025, respectively, due to requests from tenderers. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with O'Mac Construction Ltd actively participating as the awarded contractor.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the construction and housing sectors capable of undertaking large-scale Design and Build projects. With a contract value of approximately £22.67 million, businesses specialising in building construction work, including multi-dwelling and individual house construction, would be well-suited for such opportunities. Participation demands accreditation with relevant organisations such as the Scottish Building Federation and NICEIC, ensuring compliance with high standards expected in public procurement processes. Enterprises focusing on community benefits in their projects would also find this opportunity aligned with their strategic objectives, enhancing their market presence within the UK public procurement ecosystem.

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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/033594-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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

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
£22,670,988 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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
TIGHEAN INNSE GALL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O'MAC CONSTRUCTION

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