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24.908 - Design Development and Construction of Advanced Units & Infrastructure at Upper Achintore, Fort William - Phase 1

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

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28 Aug 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise has initiated an open tender process for the design development and construction of advanced units and associated infrastructure at Upper Achintore, Fort William, titled "24.908 - Phase 1". This works procurement, categorised under the "Economic and financial affairs" sector, will see the construction of a high-quality, flexible industrial building comprising four units alongside comprehensive infrastructure works, including drainage, utilities, and preparations for electric vehicle installations. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, outlines an electronic submission method with a deadline for responses by 2nd October 2025 at noon. The project is located in Fort William, specifically within the UKM63 region, under the governance of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a regional agency based in Inverness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and engineering companies specialising in industrial development, infrastructure, and design-build contracts. Target businesses should possess the capability to manage design teams and subcontractors, ensuring project delivery within the stipulated timeframe and budget. Firms with comprehensive insurance coverage and the qualifications described in the ITT documents will be well-suited for this procurement. The project offers a substantial contract value ranging between £1.65 million and £1.95 million, with a focus on incorporating infrastructure conducive to future development phases, thus allowing businesses room for continuity and growth. Competition in this tender can be a strategic gateway for firms aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the Highland region's burgeoning economic landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24.908 - Design Development and Construction of Advanced Units & Infrastructure at Upper Achintore, Fort William - Phase 1

Notice Description

The Works comprise the construction of 1 No high quality flexible industrial building with 4 No units and all associated infrastructure works on the site at Upper Achintore, Fort William. The infrastructure works will include drainage, service, street lighting and utility provisions/ducting and the like. This will include duct/draw wire provision for utilities and future EV installation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be awarded as design development and construction (D&B) with the requirement that the contractor appoints their own design team to complete the design necessary to enable the development to be constructed. They will be responsible for the management of their designers and all sub-contractors to ensure that the project is delivered on time and to budget. The Works comprise the construction of 1 No high quality flexible industrial building with 4 No units and all associated infrastructure works on the site at Upper Achintore, Fort William. The infrastructure works will include drainage, service, street lighting and utility provisions/ducting and the like. This will include duct/draw wire provision for utilities and future EV installation. It is expected that these services will be required from January 2026 for an initial period of 1 year and have an estimated value of between 1.65M GBP and 1.95M GBP (excluding VAT).

Renewal: Possible extension of scope relating to additional works that may arise from the GI. Possible extension of scope relating to additional groundworks that may be required for Phase 2 access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808523
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537954
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 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
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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