Tender

Design and Build of 8 Houses in Stromness on Contractor Land - Built to Social Housing Standards

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council, located at Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, has initiated a tender for the design and build of 8 houses in Stromness on contractor land built to social housing standards. This project falls under the general public services industry category and represents a significant works procurement. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 12th May 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £2,100,000 GBP. Interested parties should be aware of key deadlines, such as the submission deadline and subsequent invitation date on 19th May 2025 for qualified candidates.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for construction and development companies specializing in social housing to expand their business by engaging in a substantial public contract. Firms with experience in similar residential building projects and a solid track record in meeting statutory requirements and sustainability targets will be well-suited to compete. The nature of the project, involving the design and construction to social housing standards, mandates that interested parties be highly competent in managing comprehensive site works and regulatory approvals. Moreover, companies that can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, such as sustainability practices and local employment, will likely be at an advantage.

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Notice Title

Design and Build of 8 Houses in Stromness on Contractor Land - Built to Social Housing Standards

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") has a requirement for the development of 4 two bed properties and 4 three bed properties as a Design and Build project on Contractor's land in Stromness to social housing standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") has a requirement for the development of 4 two bed properties and 4 three bed properties as a Design and Build project on Contractor's land in Stromness to social housing standards. Works will include obtaining approval from all required statutory bodies (including but not limited to local authority planning and building standards), site works, construction and external services required to fully access the site on completion.. Project subject to approval by Council including external funding confirmation. Details of the Local Development Plan for Stromness can be found on the Council Website https://www.orkney.gov.uk/our-services/planning-and-building/development-and-marine-planning-policy/development-planning-land/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528228
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dominic Wilson
Contact Email
dominic.wilson@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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