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title: "Cairn Housing Association: Redecoration of External & Communal Areas to Thurso Properties"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812679"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# Cairn Housing Association: Redecoration of External & Communal Areas to Thurso Properties

Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812679

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## Summary

The Cairn Housing Association has initiated a public tender for the redecoration of both internal and external areas of 315 social housing properties located in Thurso, Caithness. The procurement, which falls under the category of housing and community amenities (COFOG), is at the tender stage with the identifier CHG10/25-01. This project spans over three years, with work on 75 units planned for the 2025/26 period, 137 units in 2026/27, and 103 units in 2027/28. The open procedure procurement method allows for electronic submissions until 7th November 2025, with contracts set to be awarded starting from the same day. Potential contractors should note that the evaluation will be based on a 70% focus on the lowest cost and 30% on quality, emphasizing the importance of both value and standards in the submission.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in redecoration and refurbishment, particularly those experienced in large-scale housing projects. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing combined with high-quality workmanship will be well-suited to compete, as the evaluation criteria emphasise cost-efficiency and quality. Organisations with strong capabilities in supply chain logistics across Scotland and adherence to electronic submission processes will find this opportunity favourable. Additionally, contractors familiar with the regulatory environment of public housing projects in the UKM region, specifically Caithness, will have an advantage due to their understanding of local compliance and operational conditions.

## Notice

Redecoration of internal common areas and exterior finishes to 315 social housing properties in Thurso. Works to be completed over three years (75 units in 25/26; 137 units in 26/27; 103 units in 27/28)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single stage invitation to tender. Evaluation ratio = 70% lowest cost and 30% highest quality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541104 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45451000 - Decoration work

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541104

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541104
  Cairn Housing Association: Redecoration of External & Communal Areas to Thurso Properties - Redecoration of internal common areas and exterior finishes to 315 social housing properties in Thurso. Works to be completed over three years (75 units in 25/26; 137 units in 26/27; 103 units in 27/28)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cairnha.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812679
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=812679
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=812679
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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