--- title: "NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-11" --- # NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council has awarded a contract for the "NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM," focused on creating 12 new social housing units. The contracting process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights. This contract, active from 18th February 2026, signifies the completion stage of the tender process for works within the general public services industry category. The project is situated in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, under the region UKM50, aligning with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This significant development offers substantial growth opportunities for firms involved in construction and real estate development, particularly those specialising in social housing projects. As the supplier, Claymore Homes Ltd, identified as an SME, showcases that small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in these areas could effectively compete in similar projects. Businesses with capacity and qualifications to deliver residential construction projects can enhance their portfolio and benefit from the high demand for social housing in Aberdeenshire, despite limited supply options. ## Notice Land and construction associated with 12 new social housing units ### Lot Information Lot 1 Purchase and development of land to create 12 new build residential units in an area of high social housing demand with very limited supply options ### Procurement Information The Contractor has offered to provide the Authority with 12 units for social housing. The Authority intends to enter into a combined transaction to acquire the land upon which the dwelling houses will be built and for the construction of the dwelling houses in accordance with a specification approved by the Authority. The Authority intends to make this award in line with The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Regulation 33.1 (b)(iii). Use of negotiated procedure without prior publication - the protection of exclusive rights. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551447 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 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 | £2,621,130 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CLAYMORE HOMES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45211100 - Construction work for houses - 45211300 - Houses construction work - 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work ## Release History - 11 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551447 - 20 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543929 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543929 NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM - Land and construction associated with 12 new social housing units - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551447 NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT MELDRUM GRANGE, OLDMELDRUM - Land and construction associated with 12 new social housing units ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816343 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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