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Acquisition of Affordable Housing (Easterfields, Inverness)

CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

Caledonia Housing Association, located in Perth, UK, has announced a contract to Springfield Properties Plc for the acquisition of affordable housing in Easterfields, Inverness. This tender falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities, with the contract expected to commence in 2025 and be completed by 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award status as of 26 March 2025, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the necessity of contracting with a specific operator.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, specifically for large-scale suppliers in the housing development sector. Companies with expertise in delivering new affordable housing projects will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. As this contract forms part of a broader programme with The Highland Council, businesses positioned to leverage their experience in collaborative public sector projects will benefit. The contract, valued at £5,974,418.25, highlights significant business potential for those in the construction and real estate development industries.

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Notice Title

Acquisition of Affordable Housing (Easterfields, Inverness)

Notice Description

This notice is to advise that Caledonia Housing Association intends to contract with Springfield Properties PLC. The contract is expected to commence in 2025 and complete in 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonia Housing Association working in partnership with The Highland Council is in the process of delivering new affordable housing in Highland and these new properties form part of that programme. The site is owned by the Developer therefore it is a requirement of the sale that the design and build contract be awarded to Springfield Properties PLC. This contract can only be awarded to this particular operator therefore Caledonia are using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of the contract notice.

Procurement Information

This contract can only be awarded to this particular operator therefore Caledonia Housing Association is using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793843
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542780
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45211300 - Houses construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,974,418 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 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
CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Gail Ray
Contact Email
gail.ray@caledoniaha.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8006781228

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH2 0PA
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City South
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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