---
title: "Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Kitchens 2025-26"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805261"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Kitchens 2025-26

Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805261

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Kitchens 2025-26," led by Cairn Housing Association based in Edinburgh, is in the award stage as of March 2026. This contract involves the replacement of 57 kitchens in occupied social housing located predominantly in the Thurso and Wick areas, as well as in Lybster, Castletown, and Watten within the UKM region. The procurement process began with an open procedure conducted electronically, and bids were accepted until 22 August 2025. The work is set to occur over two phases: Phase 1 from September 2025 spanning 14 weeks for 26 kitchens, and Phase 2 starting in May 2026 over 16 weeks for 31 kitchens. The project falls under the "Housing and community amenities" category with classification code 45421151.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and renovation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Henderson Construction Consultancy Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. The work encompasses electrical, flooring, and finishing tasks, offering subcontracting potential. Suitable candidates for this tender include firms with expertise in kitchen installations and renovations, able to manage large-scale projects in social housing environments. Companies with previous experience in similar projects or connections within the housing and community amenities sector may find the infrastructure and community-focused nature of this procurement conducive to growth and strategic partnership opportunities.

## Notice

Replacement of 57 kitchens in occupied social housing stock in Thurso and Wick areas. 26 kitchens to be replaced in phase 1 of works (over 14 weeks from September 2025) and 31 to be replaced in phase 2 (over 16 weeks from May 2026).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550652 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4GH |
| 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 | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550652
- 24 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535370

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535370&idx=1
  24th July 2025 - Tender Documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535370&idx=2
  24th July 2025 - Quality Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL535370&idx=3
  24th July 2025 - Freedom of Information Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535370
  Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Kitchens 2025-26 - Replacement of 57 kitchens in occupied social housing stock in Thurso and Wick areas. 26 kitchens to be replaced in phase 1 of works (over 14 weeks from September 2025) and 31 to be replaced in phase 2 (over 16 weeks from May 2026).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550652
  Cairn Housing Association: Caithness Kitchens 2025-26 - Replacement of 57 kitchens in occupied social housing stock in Thurso and Wick areas. 26 kitchens to be replaced in phase 1 of works (over 14 weeks from September 2025) and 31 to be replaced in phase 2 (over 16 weeks from May 2026).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cairnha.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805261
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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