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title: "17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb7a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-01"
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# 17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb7a

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## Summary

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for the construction of 17 new housing units in Dores, Inverness. This project, classified under the construction work category, applies the open FTS tender procedure with a cost (70%) and quality (30%) evaluation basis. The procurement is categorised under works and falls within the UKM6 region. Initially active with a tender period ending on 9th February 2026, the contract has been awarded to Simpson Builders, with the signed contract amounting to £3,990,422.31 and dated 27th March 2026. The process commenced with a tender notice on 22nd December 2025, indicating a comprehensive planning stage, followed by the active tender phase.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth within the construction industry, particularly for businesses specialising in residential building works. Companies with capabilities in cost-effective construction practices and high-quality delivery standards would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The focus on community benefits and electronic submission methods emphasises the need for local involvement and streamlined digital processes. Firms with experience engaging in open government tenders, particularly SMEs, as evidenced by the awarded supplier Simpson Builders, could enhance their market presence by securing government contracts of this nature.

## Notice

17 New Housing Units at Dores Inverness

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is to be procured on a cost 70% / quality 30% basis via open FTS tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030216-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,990,422 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPSON BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030216-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085366-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819246
- https://download.4projects.com?LinkID=0bdbbe3d-0da4-47df-ac11-397434846258
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

## Provenance

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