--- title: "Cairn Housing Association: Replacement Windows and Doors at 28 Properties in Thurso" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Cairn Housing Association: Replacement Windows and Doors at 28 Properties in Thurso Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157.json) ## Summary Cairn Housing Association has completed the procurement process for the replacement of windows and doors at 28 social housing properties located in Thurso, Caithness. This contract falls within the Housing and community amenities category and was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement method was designed to encourage broad participation from suppliers, providing a transparent opportunity for qualified businesses. Key parties involved include the supplier Norscot Joinery Ltd and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland, serving as the review body. The contract was awarded following a tender process with the award phase concluding with the contract signing on 5th January 2026. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialised in construction and joinery works. The replacement of windows and doors in occupied social housing requires suppliers with expertise in high-quality materials and skilled installation services, ideally those familiar with working within Caithness's local community. Businesses that offer competitive pricing and adhere to strict quality and safety standards would have been well-suited to bid. The open procurement method ensured a fair playing field for all interested suppliers to showcase their competencies and expand their client base through successful contract acquisition. ## Notice Replacement of windows and exterior doors at 28 x occupied social housing properties, all located in Thurso, Caithness. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550608 | | 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 | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jan 2026 | | 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 | NORSCOT JOINERY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550608 - 7 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542997 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542997&idx=4 25th November 2025 - Please disregard previous folder, which contained incorrect specifications - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542997&idx=5 25th November 2025 - Please disregard previous folder and refer to its replacement, which contains an updated B of Q - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542997&idx=1 7th November 2025 - QS Tender Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542997&idx=2 7th November 2025 - Quality Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542997&idx=3 7th November 2025 - Freedom of Information Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542997 Cairn Housing Association: Replacement Windows and Doors at 28 Properties in Thurso - Replacement of windows and exterior doors at 28 x occupied social housing properties, all located in Thurso, Caithness. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550608 Cairn Housing Association: Replacement Windows and Doors at 28 Properties in Thurso - Replacement of windows and exterior doors at 28 x occupied social housing properties, all located in Thurso, Caithness. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cairnha.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815157 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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