---
title: "Urras nan Tursachan: Calanais 2025 Construction Tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746914"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "URRAS NAN TURSACHAN"
published: "2023-10-10"
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# Urras nan Tursachan: Calanais 2025 Construction Tender

Buyer: URRAS NAN TURSACHAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746914

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is led by Urras Nan Tursachan for the construction tender titled "Urras nan Tursachan: Calanais 2025 Construction Tender" in the industry category of recreation, culture, and religion. The tender, located in Isle of Lewis, UKM64, is in the active stage with a tender submission deadline of 17th November 2023 and an award period starting on 20th November 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions for the provision of a Principal Contractor for refurbishing and extending the Calanais Visitors Centre.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for contractors specialised in construction works, health and safety management, quality assurance, energy efficiency, and customer-focused services. Businesses with expertise in delivering projects in compliance with RIBA stages 5 to 7, managing low running costs, and demonstrating value for money are well-suited for this opportunity. The tender requirements highlight a focus on health and safety, quality, value for money, sustainability, and meeting the diverse needs of end-users in the local community and visitor groups.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the provision of Principal Contractor for the refurbishment and extension of the Visitors Centre in Callanish, Isle of Lewis. This work will be carried out in line with design provided by the Trust's Design Team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Key deliverables include; - Construction - RIBA 5 - Handover and Close Out - RIBA 6 - In Use - RIBA 7. The points below should inform you as to the aspirations of the Trust in terms of what the tender process is intended to do; - Provide the Trust with a suitably qualified Principal Contractor who can deliver the construction phase according to the project's objectives. - Demonstrate the ability to manage health and safety on site responsibly. - Demonstrate quality & value for money. - Ensure that the successful tenderer is a member of trade associations and has staff with relevant qualifications. - Demonstrate an understanding of the need for low running costs and energy efficiency. - Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of the end user (UnT employees, members of the community, visitors and tourists).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490156 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 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 | URRAS NAN TURSACHAN |
| Locality | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS2 9DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Sgìr Ùige agus Càrlabhagh |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490156

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=19
  21st November 2023 - Site Investigation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=18
  21st November 2023 - Soil strip at Calanais Centre
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=17
  21st November 2023 - A watching brief soil stripping in advance of a planned extension at the Callanish Visitor Centre
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=16
  20th November 2023 - Kitchen Layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=15
  20th November 2023 - Kitchen Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=14
  25th October 2023 - Bill No 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=13
  11th October 2023 - Bill No 24 External Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=12
  11th October 2023 - Downtakings and Alterations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=9
  11th October 2023 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=11
  11th October 2023 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=7
  10th October 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=8
  10th October 2023 - Fair Work First
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=10
  10th October 2023 - Bill No 16 Painter work
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=5
  10th October 2023 - Excel Bills
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=6
  10th October 2023 - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=4
  10th October 2023 - Engineer Drawing Package
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=2
  10th October 2023 - Landscape Architect Drawing Package
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=3
  10th October 2023 - M&E Drawing Package
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490156&idx=1
  10th October 2023 - Architects Drawing Package
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490156
  Urras nan Tursachan: Calanais 2025 Construction Tender - Tenders are invited for the provision of Principal Contractor for the refurbishment and extension of the Visitors Centre in Callanish, Isle of Lewis. This work will be carried out in line with design provided by the Trust's Design Team.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746914
- https://calanais.org
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=746914
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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