Tender

Cairn Housing Association: Redecoration of External & Communal Areas to Thurso Properties

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association has initiated a public tender for the redecoration of both internal and external areas of 315 social housing properties located in Thurso, Caithness. The procurement, which falls under the category of housing and community amenities (COFOG), is at the tender stage with the identifier CHG10/25-01. This project spans over three years, with work on 75 units planned for the 2025/26 period, 137 units in 2026/27, and 103 units in 2027/28. The open procedure procurement method allows for electronic submissions until 7th November 2025, with contracts set to be awarded starting from the same day. Potential contractors should note that the evaluation will be based on a 70% focus on the lowest cost and 30% on quality, emphasizing the importance of both value and standards in the submission.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in redecoration and refurbishment, particularly those experienced in large-scale housing projects. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing combined with high-quality workmanship will be well-suited to compete, as the evaluation criteria emphasise cost-efficiency and quality. Organisations with strong capabilities in supply chain logistics across Scotland and adherence to electronic submission processes will find this opportunity favourable. Additionally, contractors familiar with the regulatory environment of public housing projects in the UKM region, specifically Caithness, will have an advantage due to their understanding of local compliance and operational conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cairn Housing Association: Redecoration of External & Communal Areas to Thurso Properties

Notice Description

Redecoration of internal common areas and exterior finishes to 315 social housing properties in Thurso. Works to be completed over three years (75 units in 25/26; 137 units in 26/27; 103 units in 27/28)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single stage invitation to tender. Evaluation ratio = 70% lowest cost and 30% highest quality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812679
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541104
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

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Stephen McDougall
Contact Email
stephen.mcdougall@cairnha.com
Contact Phone
+44 8009903405

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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