---
title: "Design and Build - WHC STEM Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000472391"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI"
published: "2016-11-28"
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# Design and Build - WHC STEM Centre

Buyer: WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000472391

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## Summary

West Highland College UHI, located in Fort William, is planning to initiate a tender process in early 2017 for the construction of a new STEM centre in the Lochaber area. The procurement is classified under works, with the title "Design and Build - WHC STEM Centre". Background information, including a feasibility study, is available, and interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1st February 2017. The project represents a significant opportunity for local contractors in the education sector.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for construction firms and design teams specialising in educational infrastructure. Businesses engaged in architectural services, engineering, and project management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involved procurement process is expected to encourage local economic growth by providing employment opportunities and fostering collaboration among regional suppliers and contractors in delivering the STEM centre project.

## Notice

West Highland College, Fort William will be tendering in early 2017 for Design and Build services to construct a new STEM centre in the Lochaber area. Background information on the centre can be found in the attached feasibility study.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and Build Team to construct STEM centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265326 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI |
| Locality | FORT WILLIAM |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH33 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Fort William and Ardnamurchan |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265326

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV265326&idx=1
  30th November 2016 - Feasibility Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265326
  Design and Build - WHC STEM Centre - West Highland College, Fort William will be tendering in early 2017 for Design and Build services to construct a new STEM centre in the Lochaber area. Background information on the centre can be found in the attached feasibility study.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=472391
- http://www.whc.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000472391

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