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title: "181121 Elgin Town Hall Main Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c31c"
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# 181121 Elgin Town Hall Main Contractor

Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c31c

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## Summary

Moray Council is spearheading the redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall as the main contractor seeks to be engaged for revitalising this Grade B listed venue, forming part of the larger Cultural Quarter project in Elgin. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract awarded to Taylor and Fraser for a total value of GBP 15,110,160.89. This construction work focuses on buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants, falling under the industry category of 'works,' with the location specified as Elgin, region UKM62. The procurement followed an open procedure method as per the GPA guidelines, culminating in signing the contract on 10th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies operating in construction, particularly those experienced in cultural and leisure complex projects. Businesses specialising in refurbishing and extending historical buildings could find this a rewarding opportunity. The project demands sophisticated technical capabilities, such as stage engineering and specialised audio-visual systems installations, appealing to companies with experience in state-of-the-art infrastructure. Furthermore, opportunities for subcontracting indicate potential partnerships with smaller enterprises, fostering local economic growth and opening avenues for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Moray Council is leading the redevelopment of the 'Grade B listed' Elgin Town Hall and forms part of the overarching Cultural Quarter project. The building is currently a thriving multi-use venue which hosts community events and touring acts. The existing auditorium is capable of hosting 550 patrons. The redevelopment provides a complete reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building and performance spaces with new specialist and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure complete with stage engineering, stage lighting and audio visual systems. The building will have a new inviting and modern-day foyer and entrance plaza added to the current north east elevation. A new build extension is also allowed to the rear of the existing building which will provide a new 90 seat studio theatre with support accommodation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Moray Council is leading the redevelopment of the 'Grade B listed' Elgin Town Hall and forms part of the overarching Cultural Quarter project. The building is currently a thriving multi-use venue which hosts community events and touring acts. The existing auditorium is capable of hosting 550 patrons. The redevelopment provides a complete reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building and performance spaces with new specialist and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure complete with stage engineering, stage lighting and audio visual systems. The building will have a new inviting and modern-day foyer and entrance plaza added to the current north east elevation. A new build extension is also allowed to the rear of the existing building which will provide a new 90 seat studio theatre with support accommodation. Additional information: 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.

Renewal: As terms of the agreement allow

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064692-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 20 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,110,160 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAYLOR AND FRASER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064692-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010179-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 15:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021446-2025
- 27 Mar 2025 at 14:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011588-2025
- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039466-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793177
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00160
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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