Design & Build (Renovation) Carloway Care Unit, Carloway, Isle of Lewis

HEBRIDEAN HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Hebridean Housing Partnership Ltd, involved the refurbishment of the Carloway Care Unit located on the Isle of Lewis, under the tender title "Design & Build (Renovation) Carloway Care Unit". The procurement is categorised under "Housing and community amenities" and follows an open procurement method, indicative of a competitive and transparent procedure. The tender was initially opened on 21 January 2026, with a submission deadline on 10 February 2026. The final contract was awarded to Calmax Construction Limited and signed on 9 June 2026. The refurbishment project required the conversion of the property to a three-bedroom residential house, complying with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified construction companies involved in design and build services, particularly those experienced in refurbishments and adhering to housing quality standards. Given the project's demand for compliance with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and its scope involving substantial refurbishment, businesses with specialisation in housing projects and strong credentials in meeting regulatory requirements would find such opportunities lucrative. SMEs with relevant certifications such as membership in the Scottish Building Federation and safety schemes like CHAS would particularly benefit from participating in such procurement processes, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market reputation in the housing sector.

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Notice Title

Design & Build (Renovation) Carloway Care Unit, Carloway, Isle of Lewis

Notice Description

HHP require suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide Design and Build (D&B) services for the refurbishment of the Carloway Care Unit. The contractor's design and build proposal will include all alterations as per the Contract Sum Analysis to bring the property up to a habitable standard which must be compliant with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) and ready for immediate occupancy on completion. The property must converted to a 3 bedroom residential house, following the space standards, a minimum 5 person or achieve 6 person if spacing permits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HHP require suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide Design and Build (D&B) services for the refurbishment of the Carloway Care Unit. The contractor's design and build proposal will include all alterations as per the Contract Sum Analysis to bring the property up to a habitable standard which must be compliant with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) and ready for immediate occupancy on completion. The property must converted to a 3 bedroom residential house, following the space standards, a minimum 5 person or achieve 6 person if spacing permits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821057
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557636
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

45211300 - Houses construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 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
HEBRIDEAN HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2QP
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Tuath
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALMAX CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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