--- title: "Cruck Cottage - utility building" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CRUCK COTTAGE HERITAGE" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Cruck Cottage - utility building Buyer: CRUCK COTTAGE HERITAGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the construction of a small utility building at Cruck Cottage, located in Torthorwald, Dumfries. This project is managed by Cruck Cottage Heritage, a community-led Scottish charity based in Dumfries, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure for the works industry category. Interested parties have until 9th July 2026 to submit their written bids, and the award period is set to begin on 10th July 2026. This undertaking focuses on creating an accessible utility facility, requiring high insulation, solar panel integration, and sustainable energy solutions like battery storage and heat pumps. Cruck Cottage is a Category A listed building, highlighting the significance of preserving heritage while enhancing visitor amenities. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in sustainable construction, particularly those experienced in eco-friendly building practices and heritage site projects. Companies focusing on timber frame construction, renewable energy installation, and construction management can benefit from participating in this tender. As Cruck Cottage Heritage is a community-driven entity, businesses adept in collaborating with charitable organisations and understanding heritage conservation requirements will find this bid particularly fitting to grow their portfolio in the construction and heritage sectors. ## Notice construction of small utility building ### Lot Information Lot 1 The project involves the construction of a small, stand alone, utility building to accommodate an accessible toilet, a small utility space and a store, which will be used by visitors and at events. The building will be located close to the Cruck Cottage. It is to be a highly insulated timber frame building incorporating solar panels, battery storage and a heat pump. Cruck Cottage in Torthorwald, Dumfriesshire is a Category A listed building, the last remaining survivor of this type of thatched, cruck constructed, rural home in Southwest Scotland. It is managed by Cruck Cottage Heritage, a community led, Scottish Charity (SCIO). The charity, run by a group of local volunteers, receives no regular funding and relies on fundraising activities, grants and donations to implement improvements and developments. Cruck Cottage Heritage exists to preserve the building and promote its use for the benefit of the local community and visitors to Dumfriesshire. It collects items relating to the history and social conditions of the cottage. The trustees and volunteers raise funds and open the cottage to the public, developing programmes of events and activities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556998 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CRUCK COTTAGE HERITAGE | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556998 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556998 Cruck Cottage - utility building - construction of small utility building ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cruckcottage.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832415 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832415 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832415 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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