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Cruck Cottage - utility building

Cruck Cottage Heritage

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02 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the construction of a small utility building at Cruck Cottage, located in Torthorwald, Dumfries. This project is managed by Cruck Cottage Heritage, a community-led Scottish charity based in Dumfries, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure for the works industry category. Interested parties have until 9th July 2026 to submit their written bids, and the award period is set to begin on 10th July 2026. This undertaking focuses on creating an accessible utility facility, requiring high insulation, solar panel integration, and sustainable energy solutions like battery storage and heat pumps. Cruck Cottage is a Category A listed building, highlighting the significance of preserving heritage while enhancing visitor amenities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in sustainable construction, particularly those experienced in eco-friendly building practices and heritage site projects. Companies focusing on timber frame construction, renewable energy installation, and construction management can benefit from participating in this tender. As Cruck Cottage Heritage is a community-driven entity, businesses adept in collaborating with charitable organisations and understanding heritage conservation requirements will find this bid particularly fitting to grow their portfolio in the construction and heritage sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cruck Cottage - utility building

Notice Description

construction of small utility building

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project involves the construction of a small, stand alone, utility building to accommodate an accessible toilet, a small utility space and a store, which will be used by visitors and at events. The building will be located close to the Cruck Cottage. It is to be a highly insulated timber frame building incorporating solar panels, battery storage and a heat pump. Cruck Cottage in Torthorwald, Dumfriesshire is a Category A listed building, the last remaining survivor of this type of thatched, cruck constructed, rural home in Southwest Scotland. It is managed by Cruck Cottage Heritage, a community led, Scottish Charity (SCIO). The charity, run by a group of local volunteers, receives no regular funding and relies on fundraising activities, grants and donations to implement improvements and developments. Cruck Cottage Heritage exists to preserve the building and promote its use for the benefit of the local community and visitors to Dumfriesshire. It collects items relating to the history and social conditions of the cottage. The trustees and volunteers raise funds and open the cottage to the public, developing programmes of events and activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556998
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
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cruck Cottage Heritage
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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