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title: "Forres Conservation Area Public Realm Improvement Construction"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794906"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# Forres Conservation Area Public Realm Improvement Construction

Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794906

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## Summary

Moray Council has completed the procurement process for the "Forres Conservation Area Public Realm Improvement Construction" project, which falls under the general public services industry category. This project focuses on various improvement works in Forres, UKM62, including the development and enhancement of streetscape finishes, furniture, signage, and refurbishment of bridges and paths. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award notice was published on 1st April 2025, with the contract signed on 31st March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth in the construction and refurbishment industry, particularly for firms experienced in public realm improvements. With a contract value of £342,000 awarded to Compass Building & Construction Services, it represents a substantial opportunity for large construction firms to showcase their expertise in urban development projects. Suitable businesses would be those with capabilities in streetscape and public furniture development, bridge refurbishment, and improvement works in public areas. The procurement process ensured transparency and competitiveness, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The works comprise of the following: - Tolbooth Public Realm - Development and improvement of streetscape finishes, furniture and signage. Closes/Lanes - Refurbishment and improvement to finishes and signage. Mosset Green - Refurbishment of existing bridge, development of street furniture and paths. The Needle/Castlehill - Development of street furniture and paths. Refurbishment of railings and gates.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works comprise of the following: - Tolbooth Public Realm - Development and improvement of streetscape finishes, furniture and signage. Closes/Lanes - Refurbishment and improvement to finishes and signage. Mosset Green - Refurbishment of existing bridge, development of street furniture and paths. The Needle/Castlehill - Development of street furniture and paths. Refurbishment of railings and gates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527274 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £342,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527274

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527274
  Forres Conservation Area Public Realm Improvement Construction - The works comprise of the following: - Tolbooth Public Realm - Development and improvement of streetscape finishes, furniture and signage. Closes/Lanes - Refurbishment and improvement to finishes and signage. Mosset Green - Refurbishment of existing bridge, development of street furniture and paths. The Needle/Castlehill - Development of street furniture and paths. Refurbishment of railings and gates.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794906

## Provenance

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