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

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed a procurement process titled "HIP Lot 1 - Beauly, Tornagrain, Dingwall, Thurso Community POD - Net Zero Consultant," focusing on general public services. Located in Inverness, this tender covers consultancy services for net-zero initiatives across multiple sites in the UKM6 region. The procurement followed an open procedure, facilitating transparency and competitiveness, with ARMILA Sustainability Services being awarded the contract. This contract, worth £74,000, was signed on 22 April 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 23 February 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have already demonstrated strong competition, with ARMILA Sustainability Services, an SME, securing the contract. The tender required electronic submissions, favouring businesses adept in digital processes. The focus on net-zero consultancy aligns with growing demand for environmental solutions, making it an ideal prospect for companies with expertise in sustainability, architecture, or engineering services geared toward public sector projects.

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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.

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=MAY556643
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

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
£74,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 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
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

ARMILA SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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