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Summary of the contracting process

Albyn Housing Society Limited has completed the procurement of design team services for an affordable housing development in Maryburgh, Highlands. The procurement process, managed through an open procedure, sought a design team including an architect, quantity surveyor, and structural engineer. The awarded contract, worth £180,575, was signed on 1st June 2026 with Andrew Black Design as the supplier. The process progressed from tender initiation on 16th January 2026 with tender invitations closing on 16th February 2026. This project falls under the "Housing and community amenities" category, highlighting a focus on community development through architectural services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in architecture, surveying, and engineering, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), which are well-suited to apply due to the comprehensive scope of design services required. Firms capable of delivering high-quality, community-focused building designs would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolios and gaining recognition in the public housing sector. Additionally, businesses with the capacity to demonstrate accredited expertise, such as RIBA, RIAS, or RICS affiliations, are particularly well-equipped to compete in this market. This contract highlights the importance of alignment with community objectives, offering growth through sustainable public sector partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design Team Services - Affordable Housing in Maryburgh

Notice Description

1.1. Albyn is seeking to appoint a design team comprising architect, quantity surveyor and structural engineer to provide design services in relation to a potential affordable housing development in Maryburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is being published on Public Contracts Scotland and comprises a single stage (open) procurement procedure to award the contract to one design team comprising Architect, Quantity Surveyor and Structural Engineer Full details of the procurement can be found in the ITT in the tender documents

Renewal: Contract may exceed initial estimate duration if key tasks such as obtaining approvals are delayed. Actual duration will be until all services are delivered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820827
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557058
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,575 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 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
ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-SHIRE
Postcode
IV18 0DL
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
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDREW BLACK DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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