---
title: "Project Description"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000483711"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE HIGHLANDS SMALL COMMUNITIES HOUSING TRUST"
published: "2017-02-16"
---

# Project Description

Buyer: THE HIGHLANDS SMALL COMMUNITIES HOUSING TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000483711

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## Summary

The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust is seeking tenders for a project involving the construction of 60 new build dwellings in Fort William, UK. This initiative falls under the housing and community amenities industry category and is currently in the active tender stage. The tender document submission deadline is set for 20 March 2017, and the procurement will be conducted through a selective method with a competitive procedure involving negotiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms and contractors specialising in residential developments, particularly those with experience in both traditional and design-build contracts. Organisations that can demonstrate a strong capability in managing complex building projects and an understanding of community benefit requirements will be well-placed to compete. The successful bidder will not only contribute to meeting local housing needs but also potentially engage in a long-term partnership with the buyer for future projects.

## Notice

60 new build dwellings complete with plotworks and infrastructure

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LOCHYSIDE, FORT WILLIAM The overall project comprises the construction of 60 dwellings together with plotworks and the usual infrastructure works on the site of the former primary school at Lochyside, Fort William. The overall project will be procured under 2Nr separate contracts which will be let to the single Contractor who provides the best offer on a quality/price basis for the overall project i.e. the combined total of the 2Nr contracts. The contracts will be as follows: Contract Nr 1 Type: Traditionally based SBCC Contract with Bills of Quantities Client: The Highland Council Scope: 30nr dwellings and associated plotworks together with the complete infrastructure works for the whole project. Contract Nr 2 Type: Design and Build based SBCC Contract. It should be noted that at this time it is anticipated that Planning Permission will be granted prior to issue of the tender documents with Building Warrant approval being granted during the tendering stage. It is the intention to novated the Design Team to the successful contractor. Client: Lochaber Housing Association Scope: 30nr dwellings and associated plotworks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB273855 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| 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 HIGHLANDS SMALL COMMUNITIES HOUSING TRUST |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NQ |
| 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

- 45211100 - Construction work for houses

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB273855

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB273855&idx=3
  16th March 2017 - Additional Information - Query Responses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB273855&idx=2
  18th February 2017 - ESPD Document: Reference LHA/LSS001
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB273855
  Project Description - 60 new build dwellings complete with plotworks and infrastructure

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hscht.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=483711
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=483711
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000483711

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