Tender

DIHD23031 7no. New Houses, Druim Bhlar, Durness

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "DIHD23031 7no. New Houses, Druim Bhlar, Durness," which involves the construction of seven new housing units alongside necessary drainage, external services, and site works. This public procurement opportunity falls under the 'works' category and is classified within the construction industry. The project is located in Druim Bhlar, Durness, within the region of UKM6. Businesses interested in this tender should note the submission deadline of 27th June 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement process will be conducted via an open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically. Key contacts for this tender are available through the Highland Council, with further documents accessible for download on the specified web resources.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies specialising in residential building offers. Firms equipped with the capability to provide comprehensive construction services, including site development and infrastructure, will find this project particularly suited to their expertise. Given the scale and scope, both medium and larger construction businesses with proven technical and economic credentials, as stipulated within the tender documents, might be best positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth. This alignment with public sector projects could enhance business portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with government entities. Furthermore, community benefits are included in this procurement requirement, offering additional prospects for businesses to contribute positively to local development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DIHD23031 7no. New Houses, Druim Bhlar, Durness

Notice Description

Construction of 7no. housing units together with drainage, external services and site works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction of 7no. houses, drainage, external services and site works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799329
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530753
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,421,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Allan Watson
Contact Email
allan.watson@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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