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title: "Lochaber High School Playing Field"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646701"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-08"
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# Lochaber High School Playing Field

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646701

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Highland Council, pertains to the contract titled "Lochaber High School Playing Field," focusing on the refurbishment of the school's grass pitch, which has been out of commission for several years in Inverness, UK. The procurement, classified under the works category and conducted through an open procedure, has been successfully completed. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2021, with the contract value amounting to £202,400. The initiation of this tender highlights the need for specialised construction services within the education sector, specifically concerning sports facilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and landscaping sectors, particularly those specialising in sports facility management and refurbishment. Companies that can provide expertise in surface restoration, drainage solutions, and sports pitch construction will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As organisations increasingly focus on enhancing educational environments, this contract illustrates a trend that could lead to additional opportunities for growth within the public-sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

The grass pitch at Lochaber High School has been out of commission for a number of years due to the surface condition. A recent site inspection involving hand digs down to the gravel layer established that the problem lies in the top layer of the pitch. It was recommended that to bring the pitch back to a useable standard, approximately 60mm of the top layer requires to be removed, sand slits should be installed to let surface water drain to the lower levels and the pitch should then be re-surfaced, verti-drained, fertilised and reseeded.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The grass pitch at Lochaber High School has been out of commission for a number of years due to the surface condition. A recent site inspection involving hand digs down to the gravel layer established that the problem lies in the top layer of the pitch. It was recommended that to bring the pitch back to a useable standard, approximately 60mm of the top layer requires to be removed, sand slits should be installed to let surface water drain to the lower levels and the pitch should then be re-surfaced, verti-drained, fertilised and reseeded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408833 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £202,400 |

## 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 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 | CARRICK SPORTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408833

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408833
  Lochaber High School Playing Field - The grass pitch at Lochaber High School has been out of commission for a number of years due to the surface condition. A recent site inspection involving hand digs down to the gravel layer established that the problem lies in the top layer of the pitch. It was recommended that to bring the pitch back to a useable standard, approximately 60mm of the top layer requires to be removed, sand slits should be installed to let surface water drain to the lower levels and the pitch should then be re-surfaced, verti-drained, fertilised and reseeded.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646701

## Provenance

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