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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "18/1319 Grant Lodge Extension and Refurbishment" is managed by Moray Council, situated in Elgin, UK with postcode IV30 1BX. This tender, classified under CPV code 45212000, falls within the "works" category and uses an open procedure for procurement. The process has advanced through the tender stage, with the tender period originally ending on 17 July 2026 but now extended to 24 July 2026. The contract is set to begin on 14 August 2026 and conclude on 12 June 2028. Key dates include the bid opening on 17 July 2026. The project involves the refurbishment and extension of Grant Lodge in Elgin, which will require expertise in construction works related to public buildings and historic sites.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in handling Category B listed buildings and public buildings. It is well-suited for companies with a proven history of delivering similar projects and those adept at working with public funding requirements. The project encourages the utilisation of local supply chains and offers avenues for local economic growth through apprenticeship and training opportunities. Businesses that can provide high-quality workmanship and engage with local employability initiatives such as the Moray Pathways Local Employability Partnership are likely to be competitive in this procurement exercise. The procurement process highlights the importance of quality in its award criteria, with a 70% quality and 30% price split, aligning with the council's focus on excellence and community benefits.

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Notice Title

18/1319 Grant Lodge Extension and Refurbishment

Notice Description

Grant Lodge Extension and Refurbishment as per tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grant Lodge Extension and Refurbishment. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834701
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559166
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 12 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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