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Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Bathrooms 2025

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, has conducted a public procurement process titled "Caithness Bathrooms 2025," focused on replacing 23 bathrooms in occupied social housing properties situated in Thurso. This undertaking falls within the industry category of housing and community amenities. As of the latest update on 2nd March 2026, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Henderson Construction Consultancy Ltd, an SME contractor based in Wick. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for transparent competition and electronic submissions. The tender period concluded on 22nd August 2025, with contracts signed shortly after on 25th September 2025.

This procurement presents promising opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly for SMEs specialising in community housing and amenities. The project entails works such as electrical, decoration, and flooring subcontracting, making it an apt opportunity for businesses with expertise in these areas to collaborate and expand their market presence. The contract's allowance for electronic submission and electronic payments facilitates efficient participation and execution, providing a streamlined experience for suppliers. Companies that can offer competitive and reliable construction services suitable for housing associations are well-positioned to benefit from similar future projects in this domain.

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Notice Title

Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Bathrooms 2025

Notice Description

Replacement of 23 x bathrooms in occupied social housing stock. All properties within scope of works are located in Thurso.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805245
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

45211310 - Bathrooms construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20257 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
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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