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Arnish multi disciplinary Design Team

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

30 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Arnish multi-disciplinary Design Team." The initiative is categorised under services, specifically targeting civil and structural engineering, architectural services, mechanical and electrical engineering, landscape consultancy, acoustic consultancy, and sustainability/whole-life carbon assessment services. The procurement process is open, allowing electronic submissions via Public Contracts Scotland. Located in the UKM6 region, specifically Inverness, the contract is expected to commence in September 2025 for an initial 12-month term with the option to extend by up to six months. The closing date for bids has been extended to 11th August 2025, providing an additional week for submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering consulting, architectural design, and sustainability to expand their portfolios by contributing to a regional development project. Ideal candidates would be firms possessing expertise in multidisciplinary projects and are capable of meeting the comprehensive service requirements set forth by Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The contract, valued between GBP 450,000 and GBP 550,000, offers a chance for firms to secure long-term engagements, with potential for expansions aligned with strategic shifts by the Scottish Government. This opens doors for growth, especially for those with a focus on quality service delivery and competitive pricing. Businesses can leverage the contract’s scale and scope to enhance their market presence and generate local community benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arnish multi disciplinary Design Team

Notice Description

The contract has been AWARDED to provide a multi-disciplinary Design Team to prepare detailed plans for the proposed development and is capable of providing, as a minimum, Civil & Structural engineering services Architectural services, Mechanical & Electrical engineering services, Landscape consultancy services, Acoustic consultancy services and Sustainability/Whole Life Carbon Assessment services. The contract has a start date of 15.9.2025 and an end date of 14.9.2026 plus 1 optional 6 month extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required from September 2025 for an initial period of 12 months unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the contract, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 6 months following the Initial Term.. 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.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services particularly with regard to demand and budgetary availability or where HIE's strategic focus changes as a result of changes in Scottish Government policy or as a result of a direction given to them by the Scottish Government. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This may result in amendments to requirements under the Framework, including but not limited to: - removal of Services - addition of new similar Services - increasing or decreasing the Services

Renewal: It is expected that these services will be required from September 2025 for an initial period of 12 months unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the contract, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 6 months following the Initial Term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801343
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541901
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

71220000 - Architectural design services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£642,290 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Anderson Bell Christie Limited

Further Information

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