Tender

Tornagrain New Primary School - Net Zero

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for "Tornagrain New Primary School - Net Zero," which focuses on net zero consultancy services. This contract, classified under the "General public services" industry category, requires services consistent with the RIBA Plan of Work. Prospective service providers have until 29 September 2025, by 12:00 PM, to submit their electronic bids via the designated online platform. The project will be located in the Inverness region, under the UKM6 postal code. The procurement follows an open procedure, inviting broad participation, and is set to conclude with bid openings on the same deadline as the submission period.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable design and net zero consultancy services. Companies offering expertise aligned with environmental goals and those proficient in strategic consultancy for educational facilities would find this project appealing. Given the inclusion of specific technical and economic selection criteria, businesses with a robust track record and comprehensive capabilities in similar projects are likely to be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Moreover, with the potential for significant engagement over a lengthy contract duration, this opportunity supports sustained business growth for the winning bidder.

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Notice Title

Tornagrain New Primary School - Net Zero

Notice Description

Net Zero consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached Scope of Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810227
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539207
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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