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New Tornagrain Primary School - Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council conducted an open procurement process for the services of a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer for a construction project, specifically the new Tornagrain Primary School. This project involves developing a 16-class primary school with a nursery on a greenfield site in the new settlement of Tornagrain, aiming to achieve Passivhaus Accreditation. The process, which is now complete, culminated in a contract awarded on 19th May 2025, with Rybka Ltd named as the contractor. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, indicative of a competitive process suitable for local and regional businesses. The project was located in Inverness (UKM6), with the procurement phase transitioning from a tender status in March 2025 to an award in May 2025.

This tender offered significant opportunities for firms engaged in construction services, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure and sustainable building practices. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical engineering services in line with Passivhaus standards were well-positioned to compete. Given the open procedure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Rybka Ltd, were able to successfully participate, indicating that the tender was accessible to a variety of business sizes. This contract also presents future growth potential for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the green building sector, particularly in Scotland's regional markets.

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Notice Title

New Tornagrain Primary School - Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

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 will be procured through an open tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792799
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530642
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
£232,452 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months 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
Contracts Team
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+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

RYBKA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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