---
title: "DIHD20041 Union Street Development, Inverness"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000693431"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-16"
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# DIHD20041 Union Street Development, Inverness

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000693431

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by The Highland Council, involves the refurbishment of the former Arnott’s Building on Union Street, Inverness, converting it into 53 one-bedroom flats and 8 retail units. This project falls under the industry category of works and is classified as complete. It was procured using a limited procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, following a negotiated basis through a Section 75 planning condition. The contract was signed on 17 December 2021, with a total value of £9,005,902.88.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and property development, particularly those that specialise in refurbishment projects. Companies that possess expertise in residential construction, retail unit development, or demolition services would be well-suited to compete in this space. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the participation of Forthpoint Ltd, are encouraged to engage, as indicated by the statistics showing a single bid from an SME and one from a foreign entity.

## Notice

The Works comprise the refurbishment of the former Arnott's Building on Union Street, Inverness into 53 one-bedroom flats and 8 ground floor retail units. The project also includes some demolitions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was procured through the Section 75 planning condition.

### Procurement Information

The contract was procured on a negotiated basis through the Section 75 planning condition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448477 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 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 | £9,005,902 |

## 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | IV3 1XU |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTHPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448477

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448477
  DIHD20041 Union Street Development, Inverness - The Works comprise the refurbishment of the former Arnott's Building on Union Street, Inverness into 53 one-bedroom flats and 8 ground floor retail units. The project also includes some demolitions.

## Notice URLs

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## Provenance

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