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Design of a new mountain rescue base in Kintail, Highlands

KINTAIL MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM

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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kintail Mountain Rescue Team, identified as the buying organisation, is in the planning stage for a procurement process under the title "Design of a new mountain rescue base in Kintail, Highlands." This procurement is categorised within the "Public order and safety" industry and focuses on services related to design. The project is located in the iconic Highlands of Scotland, specifically at the foot of the Five Sisters of Kintail. Key information includes a planned communication notice date of 15th September 2026, and the estimated value of the project is £70,000. The process is currently in the planned stage, with a dedicated intention to construct a new centre of operations for the rescue team.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, particularly those with experience in projects that harmonise with natural and iconic landscapes. The procurement is seeking design services that are both practical and of high aesthetic quality, suitable for the esteemed setting within the National Trust for Scotland Estate. Companies with expertise in creating structures that blend seamlessly with their environment and are cognizant of community and visitor appreciation will find this opportunity ideal for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their business in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design of a new mountain rescue base in Kintail, Highlands

Notice Description

Design services for construction of a new centre of operations for Kintail mountain rescue team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

KMRT is planning to replace their existing Base located within an old stone barn at Morvich with a new Base at the very foot of the Five Sisters of Kintail within the National Trust for Scotland Estate and who will be keen observers of the development. This is a unique opportunity to create something special in a prime setting in one of the most iconic landscapes in the Highlands of Scotland. We need you to assimilate this landscape to create a building that is practical, restrained and fit for purpose but also of a design quality that befits the setting, and that will be valued and treasured by both KMRT, the wider Kintail community and the very many landscape lovers who visit the area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838763
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561173
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINTAIL MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENSHIEL
Postcode
IV40 8HQ
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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