---
title: "Hebrides People Visitors Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809519"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TIGHEAN INNSE GALL"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Hebrides People Visitors Centre

Buyer: TIGHEAN INNSE GALL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809519

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## Summary

Tighean Innse Gall is inviting tenders for the Hebrides People Visitors Centre project, located in Northton on the Isle of Harris. This project involves the alteration and extension of an existing building and the construction of a new accommodation block. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions until 10th November 2025. The main industry category for this project falls under 'Recreation, culture and religion,' and the contract period is expected to last 540 days.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for contractors specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in timber-framed buildings and building extensions. The project will serve as a cultural and amenity hub for the Western Isles, potentially increasing business exposure within the community. Companies affiliated with organisations such as the Scottish Building Federation or holding SSIP certifications are well-suited to bid for this contract, as these qualifications are part of the selection criteria. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to showcase their expertise in a high-profile public project that emphasises cultural development.

## Notice

1.1 Tenders are invited for the provision of a Principal Contractor to provide contractor services for the delivery of the proposed Hebrides People Visitor Centre, Northton, Isle of Harris. The works consist of the alteration and extension of an existing two storey timber framed building, the construction of a new stand-alone two storey accommodation block and all associated external works and site servicing to create the new Hebrides People Visitor Centre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single stage procurement for the appointment of a Principal Contractor. Form of contract is the Standard Building Contract with Quantities for use in Scotland- SBC/Q/Scot (2016 Edition)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539362 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TIGHEAN INNSE GALL |
| Locality | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2NB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45262800 - Building extension work

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539362

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539362
  Hebrides People Visitors Centre - 1.1 Tenders are invited for the provision of a Principal Contractor to provide contractor services for the delivery of the proposed Hebrides People Visitor Centre, Northton, Isle of Harris. The works consist of the alteration and extension of an existing two storey timber framed building, the construction of a new stand-alone two storey accommodation block and all associated external works and site servicing to create the new Hebrides People Visitor Centre.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.tighean.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809519
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=809519
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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