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Invitation to Tender Design Team Sustainable Living Applecross Project

APPLECROSS COMMUNITY COMPANY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Applecross Community Company is seeking tenders for the "Invitation to Tender Design Team Sustainable Living Applecross Project". This procurement process, in the "Housing and community amenities" industry, is aimed at selecting a Lead Architect and their preferred team to advance the project through RIBA Stages 1-4. Located at the Hydro Field in Applecross, Wester Ross, the tender stage for this project concluded with the awarding of the contract to Dualchas Architects on 16th January 2025. The project will span several stages, aiming to develop affordable houses, business units, and associated infrastructure. The procurement method used was the open procedure, suitable for services contracts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for architectural firms, particularly those with expertise in sustainable living and community development, to contribute to a landmark project in Applecross. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the architecture and construction sectors are especially well-suited to compete, given the project's emphasis on innovative and sustainable design solutions. The successful bidder will oversee several stages of development, presenting substantial potential for additional business dealings and long-term partnerships within the community development sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender Design Team Sustainable Living Applecross Project

Notice Description

Applecross Community Company are seeking tenders from a Lead Architect and their preferred team to progress the Sustainable Living in Applecross project through RIBA Stages 1-4.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Applecross Community Company is inviting proposals for a Lead Architect and their chosen Project Team to Prepare the Design (RIBA stages 1-4), Construction Documentation (RIBA 4) and undertake Contract Administration (RIBA 5) for the affordable houses, business units and associated infrastructure as outlined in the Applecross Sustainable Living Masterplan for the Hydro-field site in Applecross.

Renewal: The contract is subject to breaks and the detailed Schedule of Services for subsequent packages will be agreed between the Client and Architect as the project develops.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780632
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524414
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 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
APPLECROSS COMMUNITY COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ldo@applecrosscommunitycompany.org
Contact Phone
+44 1520930072

Buyer Location

Locality
STRATHCARRON
Postcode
IV54 8LR
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUALCHAS ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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