Award

Award of CS24016 - Inverness Crematorium

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The catering procurement process involves The Highland Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Award of CS24016 - Inverness Crematorium" focusing on construction works in Inverness. The procurement falls within the industry category of site preparation, complete or part construction, civil engineering, building installation, and building completion work, with a specific emphasis on internal refurbishment and extension for new cremators. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st April 2026, with the contract signed on 12th January 2025. The procurement method was direct, opting for the contract to be awarded to a single supplier without competition.

Morrison Construction, located in Inverness, is the supplier awarded with a contract valued at £1,478,755.03, representing significant potential for business growth. This tender creates opportunities within the construction and engineering sector, particularly for businesses specialising in refurbishment and civil engineering works. Firms with expertise in building installation and infrastructure development are well-positioned to engage with similar projects, harnessing potential collaborative partnerships with local councils seeking advanced refurbishment solutions. This opportunity highlights the prospects for businesses skilled in engineering, site preparation, and construction works to expand their footprint in public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of CS24016 - Inverness Crematorium

Notice Description

Internal refurbishment of identified areas as employer requirements and extension to crematory to accommodate new cremators

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817111
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,478,755 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

ACCESS PAYSUITE

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

EVIDENT EUROPE

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS

GREEN MARINE(UK

HARVEY NASH

JM TREE WORKS

LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

MORRISON CONSTRUCTION

OPTIMAL ECONOMICS

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

PICK EVERARD

SIBCAS

SURESERVE ENERGY SERVICES

THE SIX GROUP

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

VOLUNTAS

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