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ACHA Selection of Architect for New Build Housing Inveraray

Argyll Community Housing Association Limited

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28 Oct 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll Community Housing Association Limited is seeking an architect to design residential buildings for a proposed new-build housing development on a potential site in Inveraray, Argyll. The commission covers architectural services for the housing project, rather than construction work. The development is intended to provide new homes, with design work delivered for the Inveraray site. The procurement is for professional architectural services (CPV 71000000), including building design. The buyer is the housing association, based in Oban. This is a single-lot requirement, covering the architect appointment for the proposed residential development.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, and this process reached the tender stage. Bids were to be submitted electronically in English. The submission deadline, and scheduled bid opening, were 19 November 2026 at 16:00 UTC. The evaluation and award period was due to begin at that time. The estimated contract period is 360 days. The estimated contract value is £75,000. Bids must remain valid until 17 December 2026. The requirement is presented as one lot, and variant bids are not allowed. Suitability is identified as a selection criterion, with the detailed requirements set out in the procurement documents. Electronic payment is provided for, and electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits an architectural practice able to develop designs for residential buildings and work on a proposed housing scheme in Inveraray. Firms should be prepared to deliver the architectural service over the stated project period and to submit a compliant electronic bid in English. The selection criterion concerns supplier suitability; the detailed economic and technical selection requirements are set out in the procurement documents, as are the project information and appointment conditions. The scale is a single-site housing design commission rather than a multi-lot programme. Practices with relevant residential design capability and the capacity to support the scheme through the appointment are the natural fit. No special accreditation or specific prior project experience is identified in the published procurement details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACHA Selection of Architect for New Build Housing Inveraray

Notice Description

ACHA wishes to select a firm to provide architectural services in relation to a proposed housing development in Inveraray, Argyll.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ACHA wishes to use an open notice to select an architect to undertake design of residential buildings on a potential site at Inveraray, Argyll.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567615
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll Community Housing Association Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OBAN
Postcode
PA34 4RY
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban South and the Isles
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

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