Award

43 No New Housing Units, Milton of Leys, Inverness

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "43 No New Housing Units, Milton of Leys, Inverness" has been completed by Highland Council, a regional authority known for its general public services. The project involves the delivery of new housing units in Inverness, situated in the UKM6 region. This contract has reached the award stage as of 21 April 2026, with the housing development actively underway following the signature on 31 March 2026. Utilising a limited procurement method, the procedure avoided a public call for competition due to site ownership considerations. The council was approached by the site owner, paving the way for a negotiated process, focusing on works within the construction industry.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth within the residential construction sector, particularly for businesses with expertise in infrastructure development. Large-scale developers like Barratt Homes, who have been awarded the contract, are suitable candidates for such opportunities, especially given their capability to deliver complex housing projects efficiently. The nature of this negotiated contract highlights possibilities for businesses that can collaborate directly with landowners or public authorities to bring specialised property developments to fruition. It fosters an environment conducive to business expansion, offering a significant contract valued at £9,080,477, thus encouraging participation from well-established construction firms with a focus on housing works.

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Notice Title

43 No New Housing Units, Milton of Leys, Inverness

Notice Description

Delivery of 43 no. new housing units with all associated infrastructure works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The current owner of the site approached The Highland Council to bring forward the proposed housing development. The project proceeded on a negotiated basis, reflecting the landownership position.

Procurement Information

The current owner of the site and approached The Highland Council to bring forward the proposed housing development. The project proceeded on a negotiated basis, reflecting the landownership position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829941
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554299
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,080,477 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
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

BARRATT HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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