Tender

Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier

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 conducting an open procurement process for "Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier" consultancy services. Interested parties must adhere to the RIBA Plan of Work and related Scope of Services. This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting general public services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically by 23 February 2026, and the award period commencing the same day. The project will be carried out in Inverness, UKM6, and the contract's execution is expected to last for 720 days.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in Passivhaus certification and consultancy services, particularly those equipped to handle electronic submissions and detailed technical specifications. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of service providers ready to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient building certification services that align with community benefit objectives. Companies that prioritise cost efficiency and quality, aligning with the tender's evaluation criteria of 60% cost and 40% quality, would be well-suited to compete for this contract and leverage it for business growth in the public services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier

Notice Description

Passivhaus Certifier consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached Scope of Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821402
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547803
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 2026Today
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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