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Caithness Kitchens 2026-28

Cairn Housing Association

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16 Sep 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Cairn Housing Association is procuring works to replace 96 kitchens in occupied social housing in Thurso and Wick. The planned replacement programme covers 20 kitchens in Thurso and 31 in Wick during 2026–27, followed by 44 in Thurso and one in Wick during 2027–28. This is a housing refurbishment and kitchen installation requirement, classified under CPV 45421151 for installation of doors, windows and related components. The work is delivered in occupied homes, so suppliers should be prepared to coordinate installations around residents and existing housing operations. Cairn Housing Association is the buyer and a central purchasing body. The procurement is divided into one lot and concerns works rather than goods or standalone consultancy services.

The process has reached tender: Cairn Housing Association invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission required in English. The buyer set 16 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC as the tender deadline, with electronic bid opening at 12:30 UTC the same day and the award period beginning then. The contract period is 240 days, and bids must remain valid for 90 days after submission. There is one lot, with no variants or renewal option. Evaluation is based on suitability criteria set out in the tender documents. The tender requires bidders to provide staff names and qualifications. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is allowed. Community benefits proposals form part of the response.

This opportunity suits kitchen refurbishment and installation contractors able to deliver a programme across occupied social housing in Thurso and Wick. Suitable suppliers will need the workforce and operational capacity to replace kitchens in multiple homes over the stated programme, while managing access, resident communication, site safety and continuity of housing services. The requirement calls for bidders to identify the staff assigned to the work and provide their professional qualifications, so businesses should have suitably qualified personnel available and clear team arrangements. Contractors should also be able to respond to the quality questionnaire and explain the community benefits they would deliver if awarded the contract. The work is appropriate for firms experienced in coordinated housing refurbishment and multi-property installation programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caithness Kitchens 2026-28

Notice Description

Replacement of 96 kitchens in occupied social housing stock: 20 @ Thurso and 31 @ Wick in 2026-27, 44 @ Thurso and 1 @ Wick in 2027-28

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843230
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564674
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20262 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
Cairn Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

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