Tender

18/1227 Design and build of Keith Salt Barn

MORAY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council is soliciting bids for the design and build of the Keith Salt Barn, a project aimed at constructing a new steel-framed facility for storing up to 4,000 tonnes of grit/salt to aid winter maintenance operations. This construction activity falls under the "works" category and is part of the public services industry sector, located in Moray, Scotland, designated by region code UKM62. The tender is currently active and follows an open procedure procurement method. Interested parties need to note the submission deadline set for 13th March 2026, with the tender process officially concluding with bid opening on the same date.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for contractors in the construction sector, particularly those with experience in industrial and infrastructure projects. Businesses engaged in design and build operations for similar building types, particularly those that function within aggressive environments like salt storage, will find this tender ideal for leveraging their expertise. Companies with strong financial standings (evidenced by a minimum turnover of £1 million) and robust insurance coverage are well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate past experience through relevant project examples. The tender's open procedure encourages widespread participation, offering a chance for well-prepared contractors to expand their influence within the local government-linked infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

18/1227 Design and build of Keith Salt Barn

Notice Description

This project involves the construction of a new steel-framed, cladded building designed to store up to 4,000 tonnes of grit/salt. The facility will support winter maintenance operations by ensuring secure, weather-resistant storage of road treatment materials. It is being delivered as part of the organisation's commitment to maintaining safe and accessible transport infrastructure during adverse weather conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and Build of Keith Salt Barn. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821920
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548367
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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


CPV Codes

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45213251 - Industrial units construction work

45213260 - Stores depot construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike More
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548367
    18/1227 Design and build of Keith Salt Barn - This project involves the construction of a new steel-framed, cladded building designed to store up to 4,000 tonnes of grit/salt. The facility will support winter maintenance operations by ensuring secure, weather-resistant storage of road treatment materials. It is being delivered as part of the organisation's commitment to maintaining safe and accessible transport infrastructure during adverse weather conditions.

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