Tender

HIP Lot 2 - Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston 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 currently undertaking a procurement process for a project titled “HIP Lot 2 - Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Net Zero Consultant.” This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on Net Zero consultancy services, and is aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work. The process is in the Tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their electronic responses by 23rd February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The procurement employs an open procedure method, facilitating full competition, and targets the UKM6 region, which encompasses Inverness, providing a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy services.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in sustainability and Net Zero services, particularly those experienced with public sector projects. The open procedure allows a wide range of companies to compete, provided they can meet the technical and economic selection criteria detailed in the tender documents. Opportunities for collaborative partnerships are incorporated through a sub-contract clause and community benefits are a key component, promoting socio-economic development in the area. Businesses equipped with expertise in delivering comprehensive consultancy aligned with specific environmental standards will find this project well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to showcase their proficiency in contributing to sustainable community advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIP Lot 2 - Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston 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-r6ebe6-0000821400
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547795
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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
Rebekah Campbell
Contact Email
property.contracts@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702926

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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