Tender

Hebrides People Visitors Centre

TIGHEAN INNSE GALL

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Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Tighean Innse Gall is inviting tenders for the Hebrides People Visitors Centre project, located in Northton on the Isle of Harris. This project involves the alteration and extension of an existing building and the construction of a new accommodation block. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions until 10th November 2025. The main industry category for this project falls under 'Recreation, culture and religion,' and the contract period is expected to last 540 days.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for contractors specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in timber-framed buildings and building extensions. The project will serve as a cultural and amenity hub for the Western Isles, potentially increasing business exposure within the community. Companies affiliated with organisations such as the Scottish Building Federation or holding SSIP certifications are well-suited to bid for this contract, as these qualifications are part of the selection criteria. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to showcase their expertise in a high-profile public project that emphasises cultural development.

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Notice Title

Hebrides People Visitors Centre

Notice Description

1.1 Tenders are invited for the provision of a Principal Contractor to provide contractor services for the delivery of the proposed Hebrides People Visitor Centre, Northton, Isle of Harris. The works consist of the alteration and extension of an existing two storey timber framed building, the construction of a new stand-alone two storey accommodation block and all associated external works and site servicing to create the new Hebrides People Visitor Centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single stage procurement for the appointment of a Principal Contractor. Form of contract is the Standard Building Contract with Quantities for use in Scotland- SBC/Q/Scot (2016 Edition)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809519
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539362
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

45210000 - Building construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45262700 - Building alteration work

45262800 - Building extension work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TIGHEAN INNSE GALL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
development@tighean.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1851706121

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2NB
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539362
    Hebrides People Visitors Centre - 1.1 Tenders are invited for the provision of a Principal Contractor to provide contractor services for the delivery of the proposed Hebrides People Visitor Centre, Northton, Isle of Harris. The works consist of the alteration and extension of an existing two storey timber framed building, the construction of a new stand-alone two storey accommodation block and all associated external works and site servicing to create the new Hebrides People Visitor Centre.

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