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Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

18 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is spearheading an ambitious residential development initiative, the Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme, situated in Edinburgh's North East Locality off Greendykes Road. With a target of delivering 307 units encompassing both social and private housing, the project aligns with the Council's objectives for energy efficiency and sustainability, as part of its commitment to net zero carbon by 2030. The project, valued at £81.2 million, commenced procurement through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, initially expected to close submission by 23rd July 2025, later extended to 6th August 2025, with an award stage due in September 2025. Despite being well into the tender stage, the procurement was eventually cancelled by 2026, largely due to unforeseen circumstances and strategic realignment.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, housing development, or sustainability-based projects to grow their portfolios. Particularly appealing for firms with expertise in green buildings and community-focused projects, the opportunity also aligns with the City Council's strong emphasis on community benefits and local engagement. With no options planned for renewal, and stringent financial and technical requirements, well-established companies that can exhibit robust design, build capabilities, and previous experience in delivering comparable projects could find this a lucrative venture. Businesses are encouraged to consider the strategic implications of engaging in such developments, including the potential for ongoing work with the city as it progresses towards its 2030 targets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. The current ambition for the site is to deliver 307 affordable and private for sale units. 144 social and 163 private for sale. The scheme is currently at pre-planning stage 2. The successful Development Partner will have an opportunity to develop the scheme for planning to ensure they have an opportunity to feed into the detail of the development. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030. The Development Partner shall be engaged via a two-stage appointment: - Pre-Development Period (Professional Services Appointment) from RIBA 2 through the planning and developed tender design. - Development and Construction (Sale Agreement, Development Agreement and Construction Contract).. Please note that it is the intention of the Council to enter into a two stage appointment with the successful bidder which results from this procurement exercise. However it should be noted that the initial appointment shall be the Stage One Pre-Development Agreement, which will establish the basis upon which Stage Two would be carried out.

Renewal: The duration of the construction will be set by the complexity of the design and is only estimated within this contract notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777384
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555018
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211360 - Urban development construction work

45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation

45215214 - Residential homes construction work

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
1 May 20263 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh 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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514495&idx=1
    18th September 2024 - PIN Questionnaire
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514495&idx=2
    18th September 2024 - Castlebrae Summary Document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514495
    CT1504 - Castlebrae Residential Development - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, on off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. The Council is considering procurement options for the site in order to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this opportunity. The current ambition for the site is to deliver 307 affordable and private for sale units.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533096
    Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555018
    Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.

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