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Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme

The City of Edinburgh Council

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17 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council appointed a development partner for a residential-led scheme on the former Castlebrae High School site, off Greendykes Road in Edinburgh’s North East Locality. The approximately 4.36-hectare site is intended for an energy-efficient, sustainable development supporting the Council’s aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030. The work covers professional services and development activity, progressing the preferred design from RIBA Stage 2 through planning and developed tender design, followed by potential development and construction. The requirement is classified as architectural, engineering and planning services (CPV 71250000), with the site’s development forming the central purpose of the appointment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through an open procedure. Although the opportunity envisaged a two-stage appointment, the completed appointment is Stage One: a pre-development agreement with CCG (Scotland) Ltd. The contract was signed on 5 August 2026 for £1,858,102.15. Stage Two would cover a sale agreement, development agreement and construction contract, but would require internal approvals, agreement with the contractor and successful completion of pre-development work. A separate award would be required for Stage Two. The award followed a direct award by ranking through Lot 1.3 of the Council’s New Build Housing Framework Agreement. One electronic bid was recorded, and the award relates to the single lot.

This award shows the Council’s demand for a substantial development partner able to take a residential scheme from an established RIBA Stage 2 design through planning, detailed tender design and potentially construction. Relevant competitors would need joined-up professional, development and construction capability, with experience of large housing schemes, planning progression and delivery on a multi-hectare site. The requirement places clear emphasis on energy efficiency, sustainability and supporting net-zero carbon objectives, so credible low-carbon design and delivery expertise would be important. Suppliers should also be able to manage staged appointments, obtain the necessary approvals and coordinate the transition from pre-development into later works. Strong supply-chain management is required, including monitoring and evidencing payment to subcontractors within 30 days.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The successful Development Partner will have an opportunity to develop the scheme for planning to ensure they have an opportunity to feed into the detail of the development. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030. The Development Partner shall be engaged via a two-stage appointment: - Pre-Development Period (Professional Services Appointment) from RIBA 2 through the planning and developed tender design. - Development and Construction (Sale Agreement, Development Agreement and Construction Contract).. This notice is in reference to a Direct Award made via Lot 1.3 of the City of Edinburgh Council's New Build Housing Framework Agreement (ref: CT1340).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837457
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562497
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,858,102 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CCG (Scotland) Ltd

The City of Edinburgh Council

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562497
    Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.

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