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Summary of the contracting process

Highland Council, situated in Inverness, has completed the procurement process for the services of an Employers Agent to oversee the construction of 15 new housing units at Wyndhill, Muir of Ord. This public procurement, governed under an open procedure, was carried out using the Scotland Excel 1025 Engineering & Technical Consultancy Framework. The process, categorised under 'General public services', has been concluded with the contract being awarded to KLM Partnership. The contract was signed on 3rd August 2026, with the overall value set at £21,039.43. The project's procurement stage is now at the award phase. The industry classification for this contract falls under code 71310000, related to engineering consultancy services, with coverage under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the engineering and consultancy sector, given the project's focus on housing development. Firms offering project and commercial management, particularly those experienced with engineering and technical-related consultancy services, would find this contract fitting. The successful bidder, KLM Partnership, is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Inverness, highlighting the potential for local businesses to compete effectively in public tenders. With the project already awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, fostering partnership and growth opportunities within Scotland's regional local authorities.

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Notice Title

15 New Housing Units, Wyndhill, Muir of Ord - Employers Agent

Notice Description

Employers Agent duties for 15 New Housing Units at Wyndhill, Muir of Ord.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was procured via Scotland Excel 1025 Engineering & Technical Consultancy Framework Lot 9 - Project & Commercial Management Engineering & Technical Related Consultancy Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839377
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561671
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,039 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20263 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KLM PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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