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Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverness College UHI, also known as UHI Inverness, is inviting tenders for "Groundworks and Associated Services" under an open procedure. This procurement, categorised under services in the education sector, aims to appoint a contractor to deliver groundwork services across its premises, including the Inverness Campus, Balloch Campus, and the Sustainable Construction Centre in Inverness (region UKM6). The process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd August 2026 at 12:00 PM. The tender period is followed immediately by the award process from the same date. Tender submissions must be made electronically via the specified platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and groundwork services, particularly those experienced in educational environments. Companies capable of providing high-quality groundwork over a sustained two-year period, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions based on performance, would find this contract beneficial for long-term engagement and growth. The open procedure enhances competition, making it accessible to a broad range of service providers with the capability to deliver the specified services efficiently. Businesses that can ensure compliance with electronic payment and ordering requirements, as well as adhere to specific technical and legal standards set forth by UHI Inverness, would be particularly well-positioned to succeed in this tender process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Groundworks and Associated Services

Notice Description

UHI Inverness is seeking to source a contractor to provide groundwork services across all of its campuses, namely: 1 Inverness Campus, Balloch Campus, and the Sustainable Construction Centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UHI Inverness is seeking to source a contractor to provide groundwork services across all of its campuses, namely: 1 Inverness Campus, Balloch Campus, and the Sustainable Construction Centre.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months options to extend subject to supplier/contractor performance throughout the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837270
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560016
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 days 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
2-Years although there is an option to extend the contract further by 2 x 12-Months.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)
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
IV2 5NA
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 South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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