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NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has awarded a contract under the title "NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM" to Claymore Homes Ltd. This procurement, categorized under the "works" industry and specifically focusing on "Construction work for houses," involves the development of 12 new social housing units in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, a region identified as UKM50. The procurement process was conducted through a negotiated procedure without the prior publication of a contract notice, due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract, valued at £2,664,500 GBP, was signed on 18th November 2025 following the award decision made on the same date.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the construction of residential units, particularly those specialising in social housing and addressing areas with limited supply options. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in housing development and knowledge of exclusive procurement procedures may find this procurement aligns well with their operational capabilities. Additionally, contractors that can offer innovative solutions in expanding housing availability in regions with high demand are likely to benefit from contracts such as this. The involvement of Claymore Homes Ltd, a business based in Mintlaw, underscores the relevance of local expertise in fulfilling the requirements outlined by Aberdeenshire Council.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075458-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
£2,664,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
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

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