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Caithness Area - Rewires

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Caithness Area - Rewires" project was managed by Highland Council, based in Inverness, with the procurement category focusing on works specifically related to electrical system rewires for 15 council-owned properties in Caithness. The process was conducted through an open procedure, with the final awarding completed on 8th May 2026. The project falls within the UKM6 region, classified under general public services according to the COFOG scheme. This stage of the procurement is in the Award phase, with the contract now active.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical works industry, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the winning supplier, Sangster Electrical Ltd. With a contract value of £144,681.70, businesses with experience in large-scale electrical projects and who can deliver services across regional frameworks would find this tender highly suitable. The involvement of an SME highlights the accessibility of the opportunity for similar-sized businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolio. The use of an open procurement method ensures fair competition, offering a transparent entry point for businesses seeking to engage with public bodies such as Highland Council.

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Notice Title

Caithness Area - Rewires

Notice Description

Complete electrical system rewire to 15 Council owned properties in Caithness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is being procured via the Highland Council Electrical Rewire Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831543
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,681 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20266 days 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

SANGSTER ELECTRICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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