---
title: "17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819246"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# 17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819246

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## Summary

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for the construction of 17 new housing units in Dores, Inverness, under an open procedure. This project, classified in the works category with CPV code 45000000, saw the tendering stage open from 2025-12-22 to 2026-02-09, with an award made to Simpson Builders on 2026-03-27 for £3,990,422.31. Located in the UKM6 region, specifically Inverness, the tender was structured around a cost-weighted criterion of 70% cost and 30% quality, ensuring a balanced evaluation of submissions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in residential projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Simpson Builders, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from engaging in such projects. The open procurement method facilitates broader participation, offering a competitive environment advantageous for businesses looking to establish or expand their portfolios in public sector construction projects, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing regional development.

## Notice

17 New Housing Units at Dores Inverness

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is to be procured on a cost 70% / quality 30% basis via open FTS tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552997 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 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 | £3,990,422 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPSON BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552997
- 22 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546169

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546169
  17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness - 17 New Housing Units at Dores Inverness
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552997
  17 New Housing Units, Dores, Inverness - 17 New Housing Units at Dores Inverness

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819246
- https://download.4projects.com?LinkID=0bdbbe3d-0da4-47df-ac11-397434846258
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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