Tender

Enabling Works at Torvean North, Inverness

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently in the tender phase of the procurement process for "Enabling Works at Torvean North, Inverness," targeting the industry category of works with CPV classification 45000000. The project is located in Inverness, region UKM6, and the key deadline for submissions is 11th June 2026, by 12:00 PM. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, and electronic submissions are required. The contract, prioritising 80% on price and 20% on quality, is aimed at carrying out essential preparation works, which will last for a period of 360 days once awarded.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure development and public works. The contract is particularly suited for companies that can demonstrate reliability in handling large-scale projects and meeting the required technical and economic selection criteria set by the Highland Council. The open nature of the tender allows new and established firms to compete, providing a fair chance for businesses to expand their portfolio and presence within the public sector in Scotland, especially with community benefits factored into this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Enabling Works at Torvean North, Inverness

Notice Description

Enabling Works at Torvean North, Inverness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an open tender 80% price / 20% quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831312
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555350
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20264 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
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

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