Tender

17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, a regional or local authority, is inviting tenders for a construction project titled "17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness." This project falls under the construction work category and is located in the UKM6 region, specifically Inverness. The open procurement procedure is currently active in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 9th February 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties should note that submissions are accepted electronically, and the contract duration is expected to last 360 days. The evaluation of bids will follow a 70% cost and 30% quality basis.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in residential projects. Companies that can demonstrate strong performance in quality and cost-efficiency stand an excellent chance of securing this contract. Additionally, as the project incorporates community benefits, businesses focused on sustainable and community-oriented practices may find this tender particularly aligned with their goals. The presence of a requirement for staff names and their qualifications suggests an advantage for well-staffed companies with a strong workforce. The opportunity is particularly suitable for firms that meet the capability and quality standards outlined in the tender documents and can adhere to the strict timelines and submission protocols.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness

Notice Description

17 New Housing Units at Dores Inverness

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is to be procured on a cost 70% / quality 30% basis via open FTS tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085366-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20262 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Contracts Team
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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