Tender

ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Bowmore Phase 4

ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll Community Housing Association Limited is undertaking a procurement process for the "ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Bowmore Phase 4", involving the design and build of 17 affordable housing units in Bowmore, Isle of Islay. Categorised under "Housing and community amenities", this invitation to tender uses an open procedure method. Business submissions are to be made electronically by 3rd July 2026, marking the end of the tender period. The procurement, valued at £4,050,000, is currently in the "Tender" stage, with Argyll Community Housing Association Limited serving as the buyer and central purchasing body.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors experienced in housing construction, particularly those familiar with managing quality and price assessments. Suitable businesses will have competencies in the relevant CPV categories, such as general construction work for buildings and construction work for houses. The contract includes considerations for community benefits, encouraging collaborative practices that may foster long-term growth and partnerships within the local community. Consequently, companies with a track record of delivering on time in remote or rural settings might find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Title

ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Bowmore Phase 4

Notice Description

The contract is for a design and build contractor to construct 17 affordable units at Bowmore on the Isle of Islay. Details are provided in the procurement documents attached to this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Open procurement comprising SPD (unscored), Quality Assessment (70% weighting) and Price Assessment (30% weighting).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832697
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556449
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

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

45211341 - Flats construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20262 months 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
ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OBAN
Postcode
PA34 4RY
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban South and the Isles
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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