---
title: "Inverness Castle - Refurbishment and Redevelopment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ca"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-31"
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# Inverness Castle - Refurbishment and Redevelopment

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ca

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment and redevelopment of Inverness Castle, a prominent project classified under construction work. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, is currently active and will conclude on 28 July 2021. This project involves extensive conversion, refurbishment, and alteration work to transform the castle into a new visitor attraction. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically through the designated portal, allowing ample time for document upload and submission. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on quality (60%) and cost (40%) during the selection process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with experience in heritage projects, visitor attractions, and large-scale refurbishments. Businesses skilled in structural alterations, landscaping, and internal fittings will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The inclusion of community benefits in the contract also opens avenues for companies focused on social value, enabling them to contribute positively to the local area while competing for this contract.

## Notice

Conversion, refurbishment, extension and alteration of the city centre Category A Listed Inverness Castle to form a new visitor attraction including downtakings, fabric repairs, structural alterations, new build extensions, new internal fit out, new internal and external MEP systems, drainage, extensive hard and soft landscaping and external lighting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procedure with Techincial Evaluation. Quality 60% Cost 40%

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012120-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 31 May 2021 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012120-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://download.4projects.com?LinkID=bc10d858-a324-4a94-aafa-383143723042
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=655691
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=655691
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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