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Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association has initiated a procurement process titled "North Kitchens 2026" aimed at replacing 88 kitchens across social housing properties in Inverness, Aviemore, Boat of Garten, and North Kessock. The procurement falls under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities and is classified as a works project. As of 3rd July 2026, the tender is in the active stage and utilises the open procedure method, permitting electronic submissions. Key deadlines include the closure of the tender period on 3rd August 2026 at noon, followed by the commencement of the award period at 12:30 PM on the same day.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and kitchen installation sectors, particularly those experienced in large-scale residential refurbishments. Companies that can demonstrate suitability based on the selection criteria outlined in the tender documents are encouraged to compete. This project could foster business growth by aligning with the housing association's infrastructure goals and expanding service portfolios in key Scottish regions. Firms equipped with capabilities for electronic order processing and invoicing will find the procurement procedure ideally suited for streamlined participation.

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Notice Title

North Kitchens 2026

Notice Description

Replacement of 88 kitchens at social housing properties in Inverness (x32), Aviemore (x30), Boat of Garten (x13) and North Kessock (x13).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836469
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559409
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

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks 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
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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