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New Primary School, Tornagrain, Inverness - Passivhaus Designer

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for the construction of a new 16-class Primary School with a 4-class Nursery on a greenfield site in the new settlement of Tornagrain, Inverness. This project, which includes associated landscaping and car parking, aims to achieve Passivhaus Accreditation and represents the first phase of a masterplan for the entire school building. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract being awarded to Cundall Johnston and Partners LLP, and the contract valued at £42,000 was signed on 5th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and design sectors, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and energy-efficient building practices. Companies specialising in educational facilities and Passivhaus design will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, because the procurement method was an open procedure, it provides a fair opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, particularly those that are innovative and capable of undertaking phased construction projects. This contract is an excellent example of The Highland Council’s commitment to sustainable building practices and high educational standards, thereby driving growth within the local and specialised construction markets.

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Notice Title

New Primary School, Tornagrain, Inverness - Passivhaus Designer

Notice Description

Construction of a new 16-class Primary School with 4-class Nursery on greenfield site together with associated landscaping and car parking within new settlement of Tornagrain. Building to achieve Passivhaus Accreditation. The project will comprise the first phase of a new school building based on a masterplan for the eventual completion of the entire building in a phased manner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is to be procured as an open tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523247
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 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
Scott Henderson
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702979, +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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUNDALL JOHNSTON AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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