---
title: "Construction of the New Light of Findhorn Sanctuary building"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759795"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PARK ECOVILLAGE TRUST"
published: "2024-03-04"
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# Construction of the New Light of Findhorn Sanctuary building

Buyer: PARK ECOVILLAGE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759795

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## Summary

The Park Ecovillage Trust, acting as the buyer, has issued a tender for the construction of the New Light of Findhorn Sanctuary building in Forres, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of March 25, 2024. The total contract value is £330,000 GBP. The works fall under the main procurement category of construction and include the creation of a timber building with community involvement. The procurement stage is currently active, with the bid opening scheduled for March 25, 2024, at The Park, Ecovillage Findhorn.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses experienced in timber construction and community engagement to compete for the contract. Suitable companies should have a track record of delivering timber-framed buildings for at least 5 years and must demonstrate financial stability to meet project requirements. Successful bidders will need to manage roundwood timber frame construction and engage with the community to facilitate volunteer workforce participation on-site. The contract also requires compliance with environmental and sustainability policies throughout the project duration.

## Notice

This is a tender for the construction of the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary. A single story timber constructed building, also using natural roundwood timber construction. The Sanctuary will have a footprint of circa 150 squared meters, of which circa 30sqm are an outdoor canopied balcony decked area. The building will be a community building and community volunteers are expected to participate to parts of the project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This will be a swingle stage tender for the construction only (Pre construction Design and Engineering already commissioned) for the construction of the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary. The new water line, sewage line and soakaway have been installed in a preparatory phase of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499999 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2024 - 21 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| 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 | PARK ECOVILLAGE TRUST |
| Locality | FORRES |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV36 3TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Forres |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499999

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=10
  4th March 2024 - FLOOR PLAN AND TOILET PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=11
  4th March 2024 - FOUNDATION AND JOIST PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=12
  4th March 2024 - INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=13
  4th March 2024 - LOCATION PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=14
  4th March 2024 - MVHR PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=15
  4th March 2024 - ROOF CARCASSING PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=16
  4th March 2024 - ROOF PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=17
  4th March 2024 - SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=18
  4th March 2024 - STRUCTURAL RETAINING WALL SECTION AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=19
  4th March 2024 - SURFACE WATER SOAKAWAY CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=20
  4th March 2024 - WINDOW AND DOOR SCHEDULE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=21
  4th March 2024 - Procurement Introduction
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=1
  4th March 2024 - Bid Appraisal Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=2
  4th March 2024 - Light of Findhorn Sanctuary - Bill of Quantities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=3
  4th March 2024 - AREA PLAN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=4
  4th March 2024 - DETAILS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=5
  4th March 2024 - ELEVATIONS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=6
  4th March 2024 - SPECIFICATION
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=7
  4th March 2024 - STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION AND GROUND FLOOR SLAB DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=8
  4th March 2024 - STRUCTURAL LINTEL LAYOUTS AND SECTION AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499999&idx=9
  4th March 2024 - STRUCTURAL ROOF STRUCTURE LAYOUT AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499999
  Construction of the New Light of Findhorn Sanctuary building - This is a tender for the construction of the Light of Findhorn Sanctuary. A single story timber constructed building, also using natural roundwood timber construction. The Sanctuary will have a footprint of circa 150 squared meters, of which circa 30sqm are an outdoor canopied balcony decked area. The building will be a community building and community volunteers are expected to participate to parts of the project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.parkecovillagetrust.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759795
- https://parkecovillagetrust.co.uk
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=759795

## Provenance

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