--- title: "New Primary School, Tornagrain, Inverness - Passivhaus Designer" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-05" --- # New Primary School, Tornagrain, Inverness - Passivhaus Designer Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553.json) ## Summary The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for the construction of a new 16-class Primary School with a 4-class Nursery on a greenfield site in the new settlement of Tornagrain, Inverness. This project, which includes associated landscaping and car parking, aims to achieve Passivhaus Accreditation and represents the first phase of a masterplan for the entire school building. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract being awarded to Cundall Johnston and Partners LLP, and the contract valued at £42,000 was signed on 5th February 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and design sectors, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and energy-efficient building practices. Companies specialising in educational facilities and Passivhaus design will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, because the procurement method was an open procedure, it provides a fair opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, particularly those that are innovative and capable of undertaking phased construction projects. This contract is an excellent example of The Highland Council’s commitment to sustainable building practices and high educational standards, thereby driving growth within the local and specialised construction markets. ## Notice Construction of a new 16-class Primary School with 4-class Nursery on greenfield site together with associated landscaping and car parking within new settlement of Tornagrain. Building to achieve Passivhaus Accreditation. The project will comprise the first phase of a new school building based on a masterplan for the eventual completion of the entire building in a phased manner. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is to be procured as an open tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523247 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £42,000 | ## 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 | CUNDALL JOHNSTON AND PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523247 - 14 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516173 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516173&idx=3 14th October 2024 - CAL23059 Responsibilities Matrix - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516173&idx=4 14th October 2024 - CAL23059 Tender Evaluation Criteria - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516173&idx=1 14th October 2024 - CAL23059 ITT, Scope, CB Guidance, T&Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516173&idx=2 14th October 2024 - CAL23059 Fee Offer - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516173 New Primary School, Tornagrain, Inverness - Passivhaus Designer - Construction of a new 16-class Primary School with 4-class Nursery on greenfield site together with associated landscaping and car parking within new settlement of Tornagrain. Building to achieve Passivhaus Accreditation. The project will comprise the first phase of a new school building based on a masterplan for the eventual completion of the entire building in a phased manner. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523247 New Primary School, Tornagrain, Inverness - Passivhaus Designer - Construction of a new 16-class Primary School with 4-class Nursery on greenfield site together with associated landscaping and car parking within new settlement of Tornagrain. Building to achieve Passivhaus Accreditation. The project will comprise the first phase of a new school building based on a masterplan for the eventual completion of the entire building in a phased manner. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000780553.json.