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Culloden Playing Fields - Rugby Pitch

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for the "Culloden Playing Fields - Rugby Pitch" project, focusing on drainage improvement works at the Woodside of Culloden. The procurement, categorised under construction works, utilised an open procedure method. Located in Inverness, UKM6, the project reached the award and contract stage on 23rd September 2025, with Carrick Sports being awarded the contract, valued at £151,701.60, signed on 22nd September 2025. The main objective was to appoint a specialised contractor to enhance the facility, reflecting the Council's commitment to improving local sports infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies skilled in construction and sports field maintenance. The open procurement process favoured competitive bidding, attracting SMEs like Carrick Sports, indicating that similar businesses equipped with specialised skills in field drainage and construction could benefit. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects or engage in council-led initiatives in the UK, particularly in regions like the Highlands, can find this sector lucrative and supportive of growth and expertise development.

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Notice Title

Culloden Playing Fields - Rugby Pitch

Notice Description

Drainage improvement works to playing field at Woodside of Culloden.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810965
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539793
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,701 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARRICK SPORTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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