Planning

Modular Contractor for residential units

ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll Community Housing Association Limited, located in Oban, UK, is in the planning stage of a tender for a Modular Contractor to construct six dwellings and a small community building at a Gypsy Traveller Site in Argyll. The procurement process, classified under the "goods" category with a CPV code of 44211100, anticipates future notices to be issued on 1st April 2026. The exercise's primary location is the Oban area, and it is part of a strategy to inform future procurement exercises. The buying organisation has the dual role of buyer and central purchasing body, with Richard Gates being the contact point.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in modular construction, particularly those experienced in residential projects. Firms with expertise in developing community amenities, especially within the housing and community amenities sector, are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enable companies to strengthen their portfolio and gain a foothold in public contracts related to community development, potentially leading to more significant opportunities with public housing authorities like ACHA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modular Contractor for residential units

Notice Description

ACHA are looking for an experienced modular contractor to advise on the construction of 6 dwellings and a small community building for a Gypsy Traveller Site in Argyll. This exercise may help to inform the nature of future procurement exercises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ACHA are looking for an experienced modular contractor to advise on the construction of 6 dwellings and a small community building for a Gypsy Traveller Site in Argyll. This exercise may help to inform the nature of future procurement exercises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822995-1
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549002
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Richard Gates
Contact Email
richard.gates@acha.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546605877

Buyer Location

Locality
OBAN
Postcode
PA34 4RY
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban South and the Isles
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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