Award

17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for the construction of 17 new housing units in Dores, Inverness, under an open procedure. This project, classified in the works category with CPV code 45000000, saw the tendering stage open from 2025-12-22 to 2026-02-09, with an award made to Simpson Builders on 2026-03-27 for £3,990,422.31. Located in the UKM6 region, specifically Inverness, the tender was structured around a cost-weighted criterion of 70% cost and 30% quality, ensuring a balanced evaluation of submissions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in residential projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Simpson Builders, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from engaging in such projects. The open procurement method facilitates broader participation, offering a competitive environment advantageous for businesses looking to establish or expand their portfolios in public sector construction projects, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing regional development.

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Notice Title

17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness

Notice Description

17 New Housing Units at Dores Inverness

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is to be procured on a cost 70% / quality 30% basis via open FTS tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819246
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552997
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,990,422 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON BUILDERS

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