Award

New Housing Units, Former St Marys School, Fort William

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has successfully completed the procurement process for architectural services concerning the development of new housing units at the former St Marys School in Fort William. This contract falls under the 'General public services' industry category and is overseen by the council located in Inverness, UKM6 region. The process was conducted using an open procedure method, aligning with service-based procurement and adhering to the GPA framework. The award was finalised with the supplier NORR, on 24th February 2026, with the contract deemed active. The procurement stage has progressed from tender to award and contract phases, and the project aims to contribute significantly to local infrastructure developments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects within the Scottish region. With a contract value of £117,437 GBP, it is primarily suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like NORR, who demonstrate proficiency in delivering specialised architectural services. The open procedure procurement method facilitates fair competition, enabling businesses with innovative design solutions, as well as those experienced in frameworks like SXL, to vie for similar projects in future procurements. Firms focusing on regional developments or those with a strategic interest in public services and housing units development may find these opportunities pivotal for business growth.

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Notice Title

New Housing Units, Former St Marys School, Fort William

Notice Description

Architectural Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825517
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550908
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,437 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks 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
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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

NORR

Further Information

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