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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "18/1319 Grant Lodge Extension and Refurbishment" project is led by Moray Council, located in Elgin, United Kingdom. This project falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on construction work for buildings related to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender deadline extended to 24th July 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. The project is set in the UKM62 region with work expected to start on 14th August 2026 and conclude by 12th June 2028. The council's contact for this tender can be reached at procurement@moray.gov.uk or +44 1343563137.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those experienced in working with historic or public buildings. Firms with experience in similar projects over the past five years, including those who have previously engaged with Historic Environment Scotland, would find this tender relevant. The inclusion of community benefits, such as engaging local supply chains and providing training and apprenticeship opportunities, enables businesses to foster local economic growth and build ties within the community. Companies capable of demonstrating compliance with the required insurance levels and providing strong previous examples of work will be well-suited to bid for this opportunity, fostering growth and establishing a presence within the public sector construction domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

18/1319 Grant Lodge Extension and Refurbishment

Notice Description

Grant Lodge Extension and Refurbishment as per tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grant Lodge Extension and Refurbishment. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061657-2026
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

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
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 12 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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