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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Eden Court Theatre, located in Inverness, is inviting submissions for an Architect-led multidisciplinary design team to work on the Stage 2 Concept Design for the refresh and refurbishment of aspects of Eden Court Highlands. The procurement process, which is currently in the tender stage, is being conducted under a restricted procedure, specifically targeting services related to recreation, culture, and religion. This selective process requires electronic submissions by 21st July 2026. The buyer, Eden Court Theatre, serves as a central purchasing body, ensuring a comprehensive overhaul of its cultural facilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the architectural and design sectors, particularly those with experience in cultural or recreational renovation projects. Suitable candidates are likely multidisciplinary teams capable of collaboration and innovative design solutions. Participation in this tender could not only lead to potential business growth but also to recognition in the prominent field of cultural refurbishments. The process involves a two-stage tender, beginning with a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. Following selection, a minimum of five consultant teams will be invited to submit detailed tenders, facilitating business expansion by engaging in high-profile projects within the Highlands region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Eden Court Theatre & Cinema - Refresh & Refurbishment Concept Design

Notice Description

Eden Court Highlands invites submissions for the provision of an Architect-led multidisciplinary design team to prepare the Stage 2 Concept Design for the Refresh & Refurbishment of aspects of Eden Court Highlands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Multidisciplinary Design Team will be procured through a two Stage Tender process, with this stage forming the initial Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). Once the Submission Deadline for this PQQ has passed, the returns will be assessed against the Evaluation Criteria outlined under Section 1, item 9 of this PQQ. From this, notifications will be issued to all parties confirming if they have been successful in progressing to the shortlist of a minimum of 5 consultant teams. Following the standstill period an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued directly to the shortlisted consultant teams. Details of the ITT requirements will be included within the ITT when issued.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836802
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559655
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20265 days 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
EDEN COURT THEATRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SA
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
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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