Tender

HIP Lot 1 - Beauly, Tornagrain, Dingwall, Thurso Community POD - Net Zero Consultant

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is actively seeking net zero consultancy services through an open procurement procedure for several community projects in Beauly, Tornagrain, Dingwall, and Thurso. The tender, titled "HIP Lot 1 - Beauly, Tornagrain, Dingwall, Thurso Community POD - Net Zero Consultant," is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services within the UKM6 region. Interested parties must submit their electronic responses no later than 12:00 on 23rd February 2026, with the award period commencing on the same day. The process is currently at the tender stage, and the details of the tender are available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainability and net zero consulting, particularly those experienced in the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work. Companies with expertise in executing long-term environmental consultancy projects—given the contract's duration of 720 days—will find this project a valuable addition to their portfolio. With community benefits integrated into the requirement, businesses focused on creating social value alongside environmental impact will have a competitive edge. The open procedure method ensures a transparent selection process, encouraging a diverse range of businesses to participate and expand their services in the Scottish public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIP Lot 1 - Beauly, Tornagrain, Dingwall, Thurso Community POD - Net Zero Consultant

Notice Description

Net Zero consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821395
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547791
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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