New Broadford Primary School, Isle of Skye - Construction Photography Documentation

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Highland Council as the buying organisation for a contract entitled "New Broadford Primary School, Isle of Skye - Construction Photography Documentation." This falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically focusing on construction photography documentation services. The process took place in the UK region of Isle of Skye (UKM6), and is currently at the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 15th June 2026. This was executed through a limited procurement method, with a direct award due to a specific exemption from the usual requirement for prior competition as agreed by the Highland Council Procurement Approval Group.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction documentation services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality photography documentation. The contract, valued at £25,800, was awarded to Construction Photodocumentation Scotland, trading as Multivista. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and documentation sector would find such opportunities particularly advantageous, as evidenced by the award to an SME under this procurement process. The contract's direct award nature highlights the importance of building strategic relationships with local councils and understanding the nuances of public procurement in the specific sectors involved.

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Notice Title

New Broadford Primary School, Isle of Skye - Construction Photography Documentation

Notice Description

Construction Photography Documentation at New Broadford Primary School, Isle of Skye.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was procured as a direct award as an exemption to Contract Standing Orders.

Procurement Information

This was procured as a direct award in agreement with Highland Council Procurement Approval Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834672
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks 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

CONSTRUCTION PHOTODOCUMENTATION SCOTLAND T/A MULTIVISTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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