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title: "NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ec

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Aberdeenshire Council involves the construction of twelve new social housing units at Meldrum Grange, in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. Classified under construction works, the tender was awarded to Claymore Homes Ltd following a limited procurement method, due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract was officially signed on 18 February 2026, with prior discussions concluding in November 2025, reflecting the completion of the award stage. This initiative addresses high social housing demand in the UKM50 region with procurement regulated under The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction, particularly those capable of delivering housing projects under limited procurement methods. With an active contract value of £2,621,130, businesses with expertise in residential construction and land development can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in a region with limited supply options. Claymore Homes Ltd exemplifies the ideal supplier, having successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the relevance of specialised industry competencies and strategic relationships with regional authorities like Aberdeenshire Council.

## Notice

Land and construction associated with 12 new social housing units

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase and development of land to create 12 new build residential units in an area of high social housing demand with very limited supply options

### Procurement Information

The Contractor has offered to provide the Authority with 12 units for social housing. The Authority intends to enter into a combined transaction to acquire the land upon which the dwelling houses will be built and for the construction of the dwelling houses in accordance with a specification approved by the Authority. The Authority intends to make this award in line with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Regulation 33.1 (b)(iii). Use of negotiated procedure without prior publication - the protection of exclusive rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,285,630 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLAYMORE HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211300 - Houses construction work
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075458-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

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