--- title: "Design and Build of 8 Houses in Stromness on Contractor Land - Built to Social Housing Standards" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-11" --- # Design and Build of 8 Houses in Stromness on Contractor Land - Built to Social Housing Standards Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council, located at Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, has initiated a tender for the design and build of 8 houses in Stromness on contractor land built to social housing standards. This project falls under the general public services industry category and represents a significant works procurement. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 12th May 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £2,100,000 GBP. Interested parties should be aware of key deadlines, such as the submission deadline and subsequent invitation date on 19th May 2025 for qualified candidates. This tender presents a prime opportunity for construction and development companies specializing in social housing to expand their business by engaging in a substantial public contract. Firms with experience in similar residential building projects and a solid track record in meeting statutory requirements and sustainability targets will be well-suited to compete. The nature of the project, involving the design and construction to social housing standards, mandates that interested parties be highly competent in managing comprehensive site works and regulatory approvals. Moreover, companies that can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, such as sustainability practices and local employment, will likely be at an advantage. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") has a requirement for the development of 4 two bed properties and 4 three bed properties as a Design and Build project on Contractor's land in Stromness to social housing standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") has a requirement for the development of 4 two bed properties and 4 three bed properties as a Design and Build project on Contractor's land in Stromness to social housing standards. Works will include obtaining approval from all required statutory bodies (including but not limited to local authority planning and building standards), site works, construction and external services required to fully access the site on completion.. Project subject to approval by Council including external funding confirmation. Details of the Local Development Plan for Stromness can be found on the Council Website https://www.orkney.gov.uk/our-services/planning-and-building/development-and-marine-planning-policy/development-planning-land/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528228 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,100,000 | | Lots value | £2,100,000 | | 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work ## Release History - 11 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528228 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR528228&idx=1 11th April 2025 - Stromness Local Development Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528228 Design and Build of 8 Houses in Stromness on Contractor Land - Built to Social Housing Standards - Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") has a requirement for the development of 4 two bed properties and 4 three bed properties as a Design and Build project on Contractor's land in Stromness to social housing standards. ## Notice URLs - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796076 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.orkney.gov.uk/our-services/planning-and-building/development-and-marine-planning-policy/development-planning-land/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=796076 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=796076 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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