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NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM

Aberdeenshire Council

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11 Mar 2026 at 11:43

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20 Nov 2025 at 08:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Aberdeenshire Council involves the construction of twelve new social housing units at Meldrum Grange, in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. Classified under construction works, the tender was awarded to Claymore Homes Ltd following a limited procurement method, due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract was officially signed on 18 February 2026, with prior discussions concluding in November 2025, reflecting the completion of the award stage. This initiative addresses high social housing demand in the UKM50 region with procurement regulated under The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction, particularly those capable of delivering housing projects under limited procurement methods. With an active contract value of £2,621,130, businesses with expertise in residential construction and land development can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in a region with limited supply options. Claymore Homes Ltd exemplifies the ideal supplier, having successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the relevance of specialised industry competencies and strategic relationships with regional authorities like Aberdeenshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM

Notice Description

Land and construction associated with 12 new social housing units

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase and development of land to create 12 new build residential units in an area of high social housing demand with very limited supply options

Procurement Information

The Contractor has offered to provide the Authority with 12 units for social housing. The Authority intends to enter into a combined transaction to acquire the land upon which the dwelling houses will be built and for the construction of the dwelling houses in accordance with a specification approved by the Authority. The Authority intends to make this award in line with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Regulation 33.1 (b)(iii). Use of negotiated procedure without prior publication - the protection of exclusive rights.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,285,630 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Claymore Homes Ltd

Further Information

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