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title: "HIP Lot 2 - Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Net Zero Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821400"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# HIP Lot 2 - Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Net Zero Consultant

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821400

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## Summary

The Highland Council undertook a procurement process titled "HIP Lot 2 - Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Net Zero Consultant," primarily under the General Public Services category. This procurement, based in Inverness, UKM6, moved through an open procedure aimed at acquiring net zero consultancy services. The tender phase concluded with a contract awarded on 22nd April 2026 to ARMILA Sustainability Services, with the contract valued at £53,500. Prior phases included a tender submission deadline on 23rd February 2026, marking the transition from planning to active tendering, illustrating a keen interest from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly from non-EU countries.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability and environmental consultancy. The focus on net zero initiatives mandates expertise aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work. Companies with proficiency in these areas and experience in public sector projects would find this contract beneficial. Given the inclusive nature of the open procurement method and electronic submission facilities, it's accessible to a range of professionals, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio through participation in public sector contracts. Furthermore, the contractual emphasis on community benefits highlights a call for businesses that can deliver socio-economic advancements alongside environmental services.

## Notice

Net Zero consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556645 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 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 | £53,500 |

## 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 | ARMILA SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556645
- 22 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547795

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547795
  HIP Lot 2 - Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Net Zero Consultant - Net Zero consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached tender documents.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556645
  HIP Lot 2 - Fortrose, Inverness High/NW, Charleston Community POD - Net Zero Consultant - Net Zero consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached tender documents.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821400
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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