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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is planning a procurement process for the "Inner Moray Firth Housing & Property Maintenance Framework - 2026," aimed at securing service providers in the repair and maintenance industry. This framework, which is in the planning stage as of 14th July 2026, will cover the Inner Moray Firth area, including Inverness, Nairn, Dingwall, Beauly, Tain, and Fort Augustus. It is set to commence from 3rd August 2026. The framework is valued at approximately £49.6 million and will be structured into two main lots: Housing and Property, each comprising various trade sub-lots such as general builder works, plumbing, electrical, and more. Businesses can compete for one or more lots, offering a chance to provide services "as and when" required.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, especially those with expertise in trades like plumbing, electrical, painting, and construction. Given the framework’s three-year duration with possible extensions, contracting with the Highland Council could provide stable work and establish a long-term relationship with a regional authority. Contractors who are suitably qualified and experienced, particularly those capable of handling multiple types of maintenance and repair tasks, would be well-positioned to thrive under this framework. It's an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the Northern Scotland region, leveraging the Council's commitment to upkeeping its extensive property portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Inner Moray Firth Housing & Property Maintenance Framework - 2026

Notice Description

The Highland Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with a number of suitably competent, qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Housing & Property Maintenance Services for various service users/requirements for the Inner Moray Firth Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. The Framework shall be divided into lots by type of service required (Housing & Property) and sub-lots individual trades, where applicable, as follows: Lot 1 - Housing Sub Lot Trade HR01 - General Builder Works HR02 - Specialist Cleaning HR03 - Plumbing HR04 - Heating & Ventilation HR05 - Joinery HR06 - General Electrical Repairs and Minor Works HR07 - Specialist Electrical Systems and Complex Works HR08 - Painting & Decorating HR09 - Roofing & Guttering Works HR10 - Ground Works and Excavation HR11 - Principal Contractors Lot 2 - Property Sub Lot Trade CS01 - Civils / Drainage CS02 - Fencing & Gates FS01 - General Builder Works FS02 - Joinery FS03 - Painting & Decorating FS04 - Roofing BS01 - Electrical BS02 - Heating BS03 - Plumbing BS04 - Ventilation MS01 - Multi Trades Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots and Sub Lots as long as they meet the requirements as detailed in the Specifications for Lot 1 (Housing) and Lot 2 (Property) The anticipated minimum duration of the Framework is 3 years with a potential option to extend further.

Lot Information

Housing

The Housing Lot (Lot 1) will be put in place to provide a number of suitably competent, qualified and experienced Contractors to repair and maintain council houses for the following trade sub lots: - HR01 - General Builder Works HR02 - Specialist Cleaning HR03 - Plumbing HR04 - Heating & Ventilation HR05 - Joinery HR06 - General Electrical Repairs and Minor Works HR07 - Specialist Electrical Systems and Complex Works HR08 - Painting & Decorating HR09 - Roofing & Guttering Works HR10 - Ground Works and Excavation HR11 - Principal Contractors

Property

The Property Lot (Lot 2) will be put in place to provide a number of suitably competent, qualified and experienced Contractors to repair and maintain the council property estate such as schools, council offices and council owned public buildings for the following trade sub lots: - CS01 - Civils / Drainage CS02 - Fencing & Gates FS01 - General Builder Works FS02 - Joinery FS03 - Painting & Decorating FS04 - Roofing BS01 - Electrical BS02 - Heating BS03 - Plumbing BS04 - Ventilation MS01 - Multi Trades

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066480-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

44112400 - Roof

44221300 - Gates

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45113000 - Siteworks

45232452 - Drainage works

45261300 - Flashing and guttering work

45262700 - Building alteration work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

45421000 - Joinery work

45442100 - Painting work

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

71247000 - Supervision of building work

79931000 - Interior decorating services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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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