---
title: "DIHD18001 Housing Development, Blar Mhor, Fort William - Enabling Works"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000556968"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-22"
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# DIHD18001 Housing Development, Blar Mhor, Fort William - Enabling Works

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000556968

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking contractors for the "DIHD18001 Housing Development, Blar Mhor, Fort William - Enabling Works" project, which involves site clearance in preparation for future housing development. This open tender process is currently in the award stage and was officially completed on January 7, 2019. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £2,084,506, with work expected to be conducted in Fort William, located in the UKM63 region. Key contacts for this tender include Jason Kelman, available via email at jason.kelman@highland.gov.uk or by telephone at +44 1349 886606.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and development sectors. Businesses with expertise in site preparation, civil engineering, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project can enhance a firm's visibility and reputation in the industry, while also contributing to the local economy through community benefit initiatives included in the tender requirements.

## Notice

The contract works comprise a general clearance of the site ahead of future Housing Development.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract works comprise a general clearance of the site; removing the existing post and wire fence; the excavation of existing peat material currently located within the site; the excavation of a borrow pit and the subsequent filling of this pit with the excavated peat; the distribution and compaction of the fill material excavated from the borrow pit; a final preparation of soils to surfaces; grass seeding of the prepared surfaces; re-routing of existing power lines and the removal of all existing pylons; providing suitable Welfare facilities to comply with the CDM 2015 regulations; securing the site by means of Heras panels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349306 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,084,505 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MGL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211100 - Construction work for houses

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349306
- 11 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334463
- 11 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331154

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331154&idx=7
  4th October 2018 - appendix A 0.1 showing changes to One Drive
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331154&idx=6
  4th October 2018 - Appendix F.01 showing changes within One Drive
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331154&idx=3
  13th September 2018 - Section 1 - Contract Sum Analysis
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331154&idx=4
  13th September 2018 - Section 1 - Contract Sum Analysis (Alternative Tender)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331154&idx=5
  13th September 2018 - Section 1 - Dayworks
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331154&idx=1
  13th September 2018 - DIHD18001 Employer's Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331154&idx=2
  13th September 2018 - DIHD18001 PCI
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331154
  DIHD18001 Housing Development, Blar Mhor, Fort William - Enabling Works - The contract works comprise a general clearance of the site ahead of future Housing Development.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349306
  DIHD18001 Housing Development, Blar Mhor, Fort William - Enabling Works - The contract works comprise a general clearance of the site ahead of future Housing Development.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000556968

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