---
title: "Provision of External Decoration 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783715"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2025-05-01"
---

# Provision of External Decoration 2025

Buyer: EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783715

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of External Decoration 2025" was initiated by the Eildon Housing Association, a central purchasing body based in Selkirk, UK. The process, focused on the housing and community amenities sector, involved external decoration works across various sites in the Scottish Borders. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure and covered multiple lots. The procurement commenced with the tender stage, with submissions closing by 3 January 2025. The contract award stage followed, finalised by May 2025. Awards were made to Bell Group Limited and Finlaysons, both categorised as SMEs, marking the completion of this procurement process. Key contracts were signed by April 2025, illustrating a timely and efficient procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and decoration trades, particularly those specialising in exterior works. It is well-suited to SMEs with expertise in large-scale decoration projects. Companies able to respond to open tenders and meet public procurement standards will find substantial avenues for business growth, as shown by the award of the contracts to Bell Group Limited and Finlaysons. The Eildon Housing Association’s emphasis on community and housing amenities ensures that participating businesses will contribute to impactful and community-driven projects across the region, thus enhancing their market presence and showcasing their capabilities in delivering quality work.

## Notice

External decoration to various sites across the Scottish Borders

### Lot Information

Provision of External Decoration 2025 Area 2B

External decoration to various sites across the Scottish Borders

Provision of External Decoration 2025 Area 2A

External decoration to various sites within the Scottish Borders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529384 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EILDON HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SELKIRK |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD7 5EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BELL GROUP; FINLAYSONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45442100 - Painting work

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529384
- 19 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518639

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518639&idx=3
  19th November 2024 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518639&idx=4
  19th November 2024 - Proposed Paintwork
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518639&idx=5
  19th November 2024 - Proposed Paintwork Cost Sheet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518639&idx=1
  19th November 2024 - Client Brief and ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518639&idx=2
  19th November 2024 - Method Statement and Quality Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518639
  Provision of External Decoration 2025 - External decoration to various sites across the Scottish Borders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529384
  Provision of External Decoration 2025 - External decoration to various sites across the Scottish Borders

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eildon.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783715

## Provenance

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