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Dufftown-New Houses Build

MORAY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Aug 2026 at 00:00

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

Moray Council, based in Elgin, has announced a planned procurement for a project titled "Dufftown-New Houses Build." This procurement falls under the 'works' category and is part of the general public services industry, as classified by COFOG. The project aims to construct five new housing units at Old Mart Road, Dufftown, marking the second phase of delivery. The current procurement stage is planning, with a future notice date scheduled for 30th October 2026. Companies interested in this opportunity should note that it is aligned with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), and they can expect further procurement communications after the stated date.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for contractors and construction firms specialising in residential building projects to expand their operations in the region. Businesses with experience in regional or local authority works, particularly those familiar with the intricacies of housing construction, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project will not only allow companies to establish their presence in Dufftown but also contribute to community development by enhancing local housing infrastructure. Interested parties should prepare for the future procurement notice to ensure timely participation in the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dufftown-New Houses Build

Notice Description

Moray Council are looking for a contractor to build 5 units on a site at Old Mart Road, Dufftown. These units form the second phase of delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Moray Council are looking for a contractor to build 5 units on a site at Old Mart Road, Dufftown. These units form the second phase of delivery.. As per attached document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561692
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20263 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
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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