---
title: "Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821402"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821402

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## Summary

The Highland Council, a regional authority with its main office in Inverness, commissioned a project titled "Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier." This procurement, categorised under general public services and classified with the CPV code 71310000, involved consultancy services for Passivhaus certification as defined by the RIBA Plan of Work. It utilised the open procurement method and was conducted as an open procedure. The tender process started in early 2026 with a submission deadline on the 23rd of February, 2026, at noon. The contract was successfully awarded to ZE Passivhaus Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Manchester, in June 2026. The project is located within the UKM6 region, covering various locations in Fortrose, Inverness, and Charleston.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable building consultancy, particularly those with expertise in Passivhaus certification. Companies equipped with the necessary technical capabilities, organisational scale suited to public sector engagement, and a focus on energy-efficient construction processes were well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on community benefits further highlights the importance of engaging with local and regional needs, encouraging firms that integrate social value in their proposals. SMEs, like ZE Passivhaus Services Ltd, demonstrated that agile and specialised companies could effectively capitalise on such procurement opportunities to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

Passivhaus Certifier consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached Scope of Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557667 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 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 | £69,630 |

## 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 | ZE PASSIVHAUS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557667
- 22 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547803

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547803&idx=3
  22nd January 2026 - Tender Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547803&idx=4
  22nd January 2026 - Community Benefit Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547803&idx=1
  22nd January 2026 - HIP Projects Lot 2 Tender docs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547803&idx=2
  22nd January 2026 - Lot 2 Fee Offer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547803
  Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier - Passivhaus Certifier consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached Scope of Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557667
  Fortrose, Inverness, Charleston Community Pods - Passivhaus Certifier - Passivhaus Certifier consultancy services as per RIBA Plan of Work and attached Scope of Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821402
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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