Award

181121 Elgin Town Hall Main Contractor

MORAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

14 May 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

27 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

19 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council is overseeing the revitalisation of the Grade B listed Elgin Town Hall, an integral part of its Cultural Quarter project. Located in Elgin, UKM62, this works contract calls for a complete transformation of the venue, featuring modern technical infrastructure such as stage engineering and audio-visual systems, alongside a new foyer and additional studio theatre. The procurement process is being conducted openly, with electronic submissions required by 6 June 2025. The project is in the tender stage, with a construction start slated for 14 July 2025 and completion by 20 March 2027. The project’s industry category is classified under CPV code 45212000, highlighting its focus on building and associated works.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in refurbishing public and listed buildings, particularly those with expertise in cutting-edge technical installations. Companies can demonstrate their capabilities by providing relevant project examples. The contract is structured to promote community benefits, potentially boosting local economic growth through collaborative initiatives. With a focus on quality and price (60:40), businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects will be highly competitive contenders for this engaging redevelopment opportunity spearheaded by Moray Council.

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Notice Title

181121 Elgin Town Hall Main Contractor

Notice Description

Moray Council is leading the redevelopment of the 'Grade B listed' Elgin Town Hall and forms part of the overarching Cultural Quarter project. The building is currently a thriving multi-use venue which hosts community events and touring acts. The existing auditorium is capable of hosting 550 patrons. The redevelopment provides a complete reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building and performance spaces with new specialist and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure complete with stage engineering, stage lighting and audio visual systems. The building will have a new inviting and modern-day foyer and entrance plaza added to the current north east elevation. A new build extension is also allowed to the rear of the existing building which will provide a new 90 seat studio theatre with support accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Moray Council is leading the redevelopment of the 'Grade B listed' Elgin Town Hall and forms part of the overarching Cultural Quarter project. The building is currently a thriving multi-use venue which hosts community events and touring acts. The existing auditorium is capable of hosting 550 patrons. The redevelopment provides a complete reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building and performance spaces with new specialist and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure complete with stage engineering, stage lighting and audio visual systems. The building will have a new inviting and modern-day foyer and entrance plaza added to the current north east elevation. A new build extension is also allowed to the rear of the existing building which will provide a new 90 seat studio theatre with support accommodation.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: As terms of the agreement allow

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793177
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541295
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,110,160 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 20 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAYLOR AND FRASER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    181121 Elgin Town Hall Main Contractor - Moray Council is leading the redevelopment of the 'Grade B listed' Elgin Town Hall and forms part of the overarching Cultural Quarter project. The building is currently a thriving multi-use venue which hosts community events and touring acts. The existing auditorium is capable of hosting 550 patrons. The redevelopment provides a complete reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building and performance spaces with new specialist and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure complete with stage engineering, stage lighting and audio visual systems. The building will have a new inviting and modern-day foyer and entrance plaza added to the current north east elevation. A new build extension is also allowed to the rear of the existing building which will provide a new 90 seat studio theatre with support accommodation.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541295
    181121 Elgin Town Hall Main Contractor - Moray Council is leading the redevelopment of the 'Grade B listed' Elgin Town Hall and forms part of the overarching Cultural Quarter project. The building is currently a thriving multi-use venue which hosts community events and touring acts. The existing auditorium is capable of hosting 550 patrons. The redevelopment provides a complete reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building and performance spaces with new specialist and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure complete with stage engineering, stage lighting and audio visual systems. The building will have a new inviting and modern-day foyer and entrance plaza added to the current north east elevation. A new build extension is also allowed to the rear of the existing building which will provide a new 90 seat studio theatre with support accommodation.

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