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Cairn Housing Association: Redecoration of External & Communal Areas, South Region, 2025-28

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cairn Housing Association involves the redecoration of external and communal areas across 624 social housing properties in the South Region, spanning areas from Borders to Angus. This initiative falls under the sector of housing and community amenities. Cairn Housing Association, based in Edinburgh, has adopted an open procedure method to facilitate the procurement of these works. Key dates within the process included the signing of the contract on 28th January 2026, with the procurement award process commencing shortly after the tender closing date on 5th December 2025. The procurement stage reached completion, with the contract now active as of March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and decoration services, particularly for SMEs, given the scope and spread across various local authority areas in Scotland. Trident Maintenance Services Ltd, an SME based in Bellshill, has secured the contract, suggesting that companies with proven capabilities in handling large-scale decoration projects could successfully compete in similar opportunities. The project encourages electronic submissions and requires staff qualifications, thereby benefiting firms with substantial expertise and resources in managing complex logistical tasks. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can significantly enhance business profiles and open doors to future opportunities within the housing association sector.

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Notice Title

Cairn Housing Association: Redecoration of External & Communal Areas, South Region, 2025-28

Notice Description

Redecoration of internal common areas and external finishes at 624 social housing properties over three years. Properties located in 14 local authority areas, from Borders to Angus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814826
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550653
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIDENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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