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Cairn Housing Association: Controls / BMS Upgrade at Devlin Court, Stirling

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

Cairn Housing Association issued a tender for the upgrade of the controls and Building Management System (BMS) at Devlin Court, a retirement housing complex located in Whins of Milton, Stirling. This project falls under the 'works' industry category and is aimed at enhancing the heating and domestic water services for the complex's 37 flats. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The tender was in the award stage with associated key dates including the contract signing on 11 February 2026 and completion on 2 March 2026. Businesses located in the UK, particularly in the Edinburgh region, were encouraged to participate through electronic submissions by 14 January 2026.

This procurement opportunity represented potential growth for businesses specialising in BMS and heating services. A Tech Heating Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract valued at £97,529.05, showcasing opportunities for similar sized firms to compete in public sector tenders. Subcontracting for electrical works was included, allowing other niche businesses to participate indirectly. Firms with capabilities in electronic payments, ordering, and invoicing were particularly suited to meet the contract's terms. Additionally, the project was governed by standard legal and performance criteria, providing further clarity and structure for prospective bidders. Suppliers interested in future tenders of this nature should leverage the open procedure framework to build relationships with housing associations and aim to meet the specified electronic submission standards.

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Notice Title

Cairn Housing Association: Controls / BMS Upgrade at Devlin Court, Stirling

Notice Description

Design and installation of an open protocol, remote control BMS, serving the heating and domestic water services at Devlin Court, Whins of Milton, Stirling, FK7 0NP (a retirement housing complex comprising 37 x flats).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817183
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550676
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

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,529 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 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
TLM76 Falkirk

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A TECH HEATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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