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title: "Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777384"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777384

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is spearheading an ambitious residential development initiative, the Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme, situated in Edinburgh's North East Locality off Greendykes Road. With a target of delivering 307 units encompassing both social and private housing, the project aligns with the Council's objectives for energy efficiency and sustainability, as part of its commitment to net zero carbon by 2030. The project, valued at £81.2 million, commenced procurement through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, initially expected to close submission by 23rd July 2025, later extended to 6th August 2025, with an award stage due in September 2025. Despite being well into the tender stage, the procurement was eventually cancelled by 2026, largely due to unforeseen circumstances and strategic realignment.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, housing development, or sustainability-based projects to grow their portfolios. Particularly appealing for firms with expertise in green buildings and community-focused projects, the opportunity also aligns with the City Council's strong emphasis on community benefits and local engagement. With no options planned for renewal, and stringent financial and technical requirements, well-established companies that can exhibit robust design, build capabilities, and previous experience in delivering comparable projects could find this a lucrative venture. Businesses are encouraged to consider the strategic implications of engaging in such developments, including the potential for ongoing work with the city as it progresses towards its 2030 targets.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. The current ambition for the site is to deliver 307 affordable and private for sale units. 144 social and 163 private for sale. The scheme is currently at pre-planning stage 2. The successful Development Partner will have an opportunity to develop the scheme for planning to ensure they have an opportunity to feed into the detail of the development. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030. The Development Partner shall be engaged via a two-stage appointment: - Pre-Development Period (Professional Services Appointment) from RIBA 2 through the planning and developed tender design. - Development and Construction (Sale Agreement, Development Agreement and Construction Contract).. Please note that it is the intention of the Council to enter into a two stage appointment with the successful bidder which results from this procurement exercise. However it should be noted that the initial appointment shall be the Stage One Pre-Development Agreement, which will establish the basis upon which Stage Two would be carried out.

Renewal: The duration of the construction will be set by the complexity of the design and is only estimated within this contract notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555018 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 1 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211300 - Houses construction work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation
- 45215214 - Residential homes construction work
- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555018
- 14 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534665
- 23 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533096
- 18 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514495

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514495&idx=1
  18th September 2024 - PIN Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514495&idx=2
  18th September 2024 - Castlebrae Summary Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514495
  CT1504 - Castlebrae Residential Development - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, on off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. The Council is considering procurement options for the site in order to identify the most appropriate route to market for the delivery of this opportunity. The current ambition for the site is to deliver 307 affordable and private for sale units.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533096
  Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555018
  Former Castlebrae High School Residential Scheme - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is looking to develop a residential led scheme on the site of the former Castlebrae High School, located in the North East Locality, off Greendykes Road. The site is approximately 4.36 hectares (10.77 acres) in size. The scheme has been developed to the end of RIBA Stage 2 with a preferred design identified. This development opportunity seeks to deliver an energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777384
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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