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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Castlebay School Electrical Upgrading Phase 1" was managed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, based in Stornoway, Scotland. This procurement falls under the "General public services" category and pertains to electrical upgrading works at Castlebay School, Isle of Barra. The procurement followed an open procedure, indicating that it was accessible to all qualified bidders. The tender process was initiated with a contract notice in May 2026, with the tender submission deadline on 4th June 2026. Subsequently, the contract was awarded to Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd, a local SME from Benbecula, with a contract signed on 12th June 2026, valued at £85,918.62.

This tender presented opportunities for SMEs specialising in electrical works to compete for a significant project in the Scottish Hebrides region. Businesses adept in delivering electrical upgrades in educational facilities could leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and establish a foothold in the public sector works category. The open procurement method allowed various companies, including those with foreign bids, to participate, thus promoting competitiveness and offering growth potential for enterprises aiming to expand their operations in public infrastructure projects. The engagement with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar also offers networking and partnership prospects within the local government precincts.

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Notice Title

Castlebay School Electrical Upgrading Phase 1

Notice Description

Electrical Upgrading at Castlebay School, Isle of Barra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830982
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559558
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,918 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20261 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
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEIL CAMPBELL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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