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Cairn Housing Association: Replacement Windows and Doors at 28 Properties in Thurso

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

Cairn Housing Association has completed the procurement process for the replacement of windows and doors at 28 social housing properties located in Thurso, Caithness. This contract falls within the Housing and community amenities category and was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement method was designed to encourage broad participation from suppliers, providing a transparent opportunity for qualified businesses. Key parties involved include the supplier Norscot Joinery Ltd and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland, serving as the review body. The contract was awarded following a tender process with the award phase concluding with the contract signing on 5th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialised in construction and joinery works. The replacement of windows and doors in occupied social housing requires suppliers with expertise in high-quality materials and skilled installation services, ideally those familiar with working within Caithness's local community. Businesses that offer competitive pricing and adhere to strict quality and safety standards would have been well-suited to bid. The open procurement method ensured a fair playing field for all interested suppliers to showcase their competencies and expand their client base through successful contract acquisition.

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Notice Title

Cairn Housing Association: Replacement Windows and Doors at 28 Properties in Thurso

Notice Description

Replacement of windows and exterior doors at 28 x occupied social housing properties, all located in Thurso, Caithness.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550608
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

45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20263 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
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORSCOT JOINERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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