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New Primary School, Ness Castle, Inverness

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, located in Inverness, has completed the procurement process for the construction of a new Primary School at Ness Castle. This project, classified under the 'works' category, is valued at approximately £12.5 million and utilises an open procurement method. The contract was awarded to Kier Construction, with the signing date noted as 13th April 2021. The procurement stage has reached completion, transitioning from its earlier phases of initiation and tender, as documentation indicates that the construction and all related activities are now active.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and education sectors, particularly those specialising in school facilities and urban development projects. SMEs are well-positioned to compete given that the successful bid came from Kier Construction, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The project includes the creation of necessary ancillary buildings, landscaping, and infrastructure, which may attract various subcontractors and suppliers looking to engage in agreements related to the development of educational infrastructure in the Highland region.

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Notice Title

New Primary School, Ness Castle, Inverness

Notice Description

Construction of a new Primary School to serve the Ness Castle and Ness-Side housing development areas, including formation of a new access and car parking, ancillary buildings, hard/soft landscaping, external works and site services. The school is designed to be built in a phased manner, with this first phase providing 12 classrooms and nursery accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650786
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412069
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£12,502,423 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702189

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIER CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412069
    New Primary School, Ness Castle, Inverness - Construction of a new Primary School to serve the Ness Castle and Ness-Side housing development areas, including formation of a new access and car parking, ancillary buildings, hard/soft landscaping, external works and site services. The school is designed to be built in a phased manner, with this first phase providing 12 classrooms and nursery accommodation.

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