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06 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Loreburn Housing Association is actively seeking a Landscape Architect for the development of an exemplar estates guide. This service contract, valued at £20,000 GBP, is classified under the housing and community amenities industry and is positioned in Dumfries, UKM92. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, employing an open procedure. Interested parties should note that the submission window closes on 7th September 2026 at 12:00 PM, with electronic submissions being the accepted method. The award period is set to commence immediately after the submission deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for landscape architectural firms specializing in both rural and urban settings. Companies with expertise in estate assessments and improvements, particularly within later living developments, can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio and visibility in the public sector. Firms participating should be able to demonstrate relevant qualifications and membership within their professional bodies as stipulated in the selection criteria. This project not only provides a platform for growth but also fosters the potential for contributing to community benefits, aligning with Loreburn Housing Association’s goal of achieving consistent, high-quality estate improvements.

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Notice Title

Appointment for Landscape Architect for Development of Exemplar Estates Guide

Notice Description

Loreburn Housing Association Ltd. wishes to appoint a Landscape Architect to undertake a strategic assessment of a selected sample of estates within both rural and urban settings and later living developments and to provide an exemplar estates guide to support the Housing Association in delivering consistent, high quality estate improvement across their portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Loreburn Housing Association Ltd. (the Employer) wishes to appoint a Landscape Architect to undertake a strategic assessment of a selected sample of estates within both rural and urban settings and later living developments and to provide an exemplar estates guide to support the Housing Association in delivering consistent, high quality estate improvement across their portfolio.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839362
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561834
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2JB
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561834
    Appointment for Landscape Architect for Development of Exemplar Estates Guide - Loreburn Housing Association Ltd. wishes to appoint a Landscape Architect to undertake a strategic assessment of a selected sample of estates within both rural and urban settings and later living developments and to provide an exemplar estates guide to support the Housing Association in delivering consistent, high quality estate improvement across their portfolio.

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