Tender

Proposed Refurbishment at Loch Centre, Tranent

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has initiated a public procurement process for refurbishment work at the Loch Centre in Tranent, under the industry category of construction work for buildings related to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 13th March 2026, by 12:00 PM. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. The contract duration spans 720 days, and the project is expected to deliver substantial community benefits, encompassing social, economic, and environmental aspects. The buyer, East Lothian Council, can be contacted via the provided email or phone for further details.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in refurbishment projects within the leisure and sports industry. The focus on community benefits suggests that businesses with strong sustainability credentials and expertise in delivering social value will be well-suited to compete. Firms with experience in managing site environments and demonstrating fair work practices may have an advantage, as these criteria form part of the award considerations. The procurement process opens the door for contractors to establish a strong presence in East Lothian and contribute to regional development while benefiting from a project with clear sustainability and community engagement goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proposed Refurbishment at Loch Centre, Tranent

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is seeking a contractor for refurbishment work at Loch Centre, Tranent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council are seeking a contractor for proposed refurbishment at the Loch Centre, Tranent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083370-2025
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

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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