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title: "ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Bowmore Phase 4"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832697"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Bowmore Phase 4

Buyer: ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832697

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## Summary

The Argyll Community Housing Association Limited is undertaking a procurement process for the "ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Bowmore Phase 4", involving the design and build of 17 affordable housing units in Bowmore, Isle of Islay. Categorised under "Housing and community amenities", this invitation to tender uses an open procedure method. Business submissions are to be made electronically by 3rd July 2026, marking the end of the tender period. The procurement, valued at £4,050,000, is currently in the "Tender" stage, with Argyll Community Housing Association Limited serving as the buyer and central purchasing body.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors experienced in housing construction, particularly those familiar with managing quality and price assessments. Suitable businesses will have competencies in the relevant CPV categories, such as general construction work for buildings and construction work for houses. The contract includes considerations for community benefits, encouraging collaborative practices that may foster long-term growth and partnerships within the local community. Consequently, companies with a track record of delivering on time in remote or rural settings might find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

The contract is for a design and build contractor to construct 17 affordable units at Bowmore on the Isle of Islay. Details are provided in the procurement documents attached to this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Open procurement comprising SPD (unscored), Quality Assessment (70% weighting) and Price Assessment (30% weighting).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556449 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,050,000 |
| 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 | ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | OBAN |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA34 4RY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban South and the Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 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
- 45211341 - Flats construction work

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556449

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556449
  ACHA: D&B Contractor Selection - Bowmore Phase 4 - The contract is for a design and build contractor to construct 17 affordable units at Bowmore on the Isle of Islay. Details are provided in the procurement documents attached to this notice.

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- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832697
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