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Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Kitchens 2025-26

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Kitchens 2025-26," led by Cairn Housing Association based in Edinburgh, is in the award stage as of March 2026. This contract involves the replacement of 57 kitchens in occupied social housing located predominantly in the Thurso and Wick areas, as well as in Lybster, Castletown, and Watten within the UKM region. The procurement process began with an open procedure conducted electronically, and bids were accepted until 22 August 2025. The work is set to occur over two phases: Phase 1 from September 2025 spanning 14 weeks for 26 kitchens, and Phase 2 starting in May 2026 over 16 weeks for 31 kitchens. The project falls under the "Housing and community amenities" category with classification code 45421151.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and renovation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Henderson Construction Consultancy Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. The work encompasses electrical, flooring, and finishing tasks, offering subcontracting potential. Suitable candidates for this tender include firms with expertise in kitchen installations and renovations, able to manage large-scale projects in social housing environments. Companies with previous experience in similar projects or connections within the housing and community amenities sector may find the infrastructure and community-focused nature of this procurement conducive to growth and strategic partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Kitchens 2025-26

Notice Description

Replacement of 57 kitchens in occupied social housing stock in Thurso and Wick areas. 26 kitchens to be replaced in phase 1 of works (over 14 weeks from September 2025) and 31 to be replaced in phase 2 (over 16 weeks from May 2026).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805261
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550652
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

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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