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Housing Development at Torvean North, Inverness (Phase 1A including external works)

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 15:36

Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process is being conducted by The Highland Council for the development of housing at Torvean North, Inverness, specifically Phase 1A, which includes external works. This opportunity falls under the industry category of construction work. Located in the region of UKM6, Inverness, the tender is at the active stage with an open procedure procurement method. Interested parties have until the 23rd of February 2026, 12:00 PM to submit their electronic responses. The procurement method outlined is open, providing all eligible contractors the chance to submit a bid under fair competition conditions, focusing on cost and quality criteria set at 70% and 30% respectively.

The opportunity offers significant business growth potential for contractors specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in housing developments. Businesses that are well-equipped to handle large-scale projects and can demonstrate high-quality outcomes would be well-suited to compete. The project's focus on delivering both cost-efficient and quality-orientated outcomes means companies proficient in these areas will have a competitive edge. Additionally, the involvement of community benefits in this procurement suggests opportunities for businesses with established community engagement practices to leverage this aspect in their bids, potentially making them more attractive over competitors.

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Notice Title

Housing Development at Torvean North, Inverness (Phase 1A including external works)

Notice Description

Housing development at Torvean North, Inverness (Phase 1A inc external works)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007213-2026
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
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
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
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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