Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council, a regional authority with its main office in Inverness, commissioned a project titled "Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier." This procurement, categorised under general public services and classified with the CPV code 71310000, involved consultancy services for Passivhaus certification as defined by the RIBA Plan of Work. It utilised the open procurement method and was conducted as an open procedure. The tender process started in early 2026 with a submission deadline on the 23rd of February, 2026, at noon. The contract was successfully awarded to ZE Passivhaus Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Manchester, in June 2026. The project is located within the UKM6 region, covering various locations in Fortrose, Inverness, and Charleston.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable building consultancy, particularly those with expertise in Passivhaus certification. Companies equipped with the necessary technical capabilities, organisational scale suited to public sector engagement, and a focus on energy-efficient construction processes were well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on community benefits further highlights the importance of engaging with local and regional needs, encouraging firms that integrate social value in their proposals. SMEs, like ZE Passivhaus Services Ltd, demonstrated that agile and specialised companies could effectively capitalise on such procurement opportunities to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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=JUN557667
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

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
£69,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZE PASSIVHAUS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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