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title: "Inner Moray Firth Housing & Property Maintenance Framework - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837347"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Inner Moray Firth Housing & Property Maintenance Framework - 2026

Buyer: HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837347

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## Summary

The Highland Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish the Inner Moray Firth Housing & Property Maintenance Framework for 2026. As the central purchasing body, Highland Council aims to create a Framework Agreement with qualified contractors to provide housing and property maintenance services on an 'as and when' required basis in areas like Inverness, Nairn, and Dingwall. The framework is structured into two main lots: Housing and Property, each with multiple sub-lots for specific trades such as plumbing, joinery, and electrical repairs. The procurement method involves a tender process, with a minimum framework duration expected to be three years, starting from a future notice date of 3rd August 2026. The estimated total value of this tender is £49.6 million.

Businesses specializing in building maintenance and repair services are well-positioned to benefit from this framework, which offers opportunities across various trades, such as general building works, specialist cleaning, and complex electrical systems. Companies with expertise in both standard and advanced construction and maintenance services can bid for multiple lots and sub-lots, potentially enhancing their market presence and expanding their service portfolio. This framework represents a substantial growth opportunity for contractors in the public services sector, especially those operating in the Inner Moray Firth area, looking to secure long-term projects within the public sector.

## Notice

The Highland Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with a number of suitably competent, qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Housing & Property Maintenance Services for various service users/requirements for the Inner Moray Firth Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. The Framework shall be divided into lots by type of service required (Housing & Property) and sub-lots individual trades, where applicable, as follows: Lot 1 - Housing Sub Lot Trade HR01 - General Builder Works HR02 - Specialist Cleaning HR03 - Plumbing HR04 - Heating & Ventilation HR05 - Joinery HR06 - General Electrical Repairs and Minor Works HR07 - Specialist Electrical Systems and Complex Works HR08 - Painting & Decorating HR09 - Roofing & Guttering Works HR10 - Ground Works and Excavation HR11 - Principal Contractors Lot 2 - Property Sub Lot Trade CS01 - Civils / Drainage CS02 - Fencing & Gates FS01 - General Builder Works FS02 - Joinery FS03 - Painting & Decorating FS04 - Roofing BS01 - Electrical BS02 - Heating BS03 - Plumbing BS04 - Ventilation MS01 - Multi Trades Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots and Sub Lots as long as they meet the requirements as detailed in the Specifications for Lot 1 (Housing) and Lot 2 (Property) The anticipated minimum duration of the Framework is 3 years with a potential option to extend further.

### Lot Information

Housing

The Housing Lot (Lot 1) will be put in place to provide a number of suitably competent, qualified and experienced Contractors to repair and maintain council houses for the following trade sub lots: - HR01 - General Builder Works HR02 - Specialist Cleaning HR03 - Plumbing HR04 - Heating & Ventilation HR05 - Joinery HR06 - General Electrical Repairs and Minor Works HR07 - Specialist Electrical Systems and Complex Works HR08 - Painting & Decorating HR09 - Roofing & Guttering Works HR10 - Ground Works and Excavation HR11 - Principal Contractors

Property

The Property Lot (Lot 2) will be put in place to provide a number of suitably competent, qualified and experienced Contractors to repair and maintain the council property estate such as schools, council offices and council owned public buildings for the following trade sub lots: - CS01 - Civils / Drainage CS02 - Fencing & Gates FS01 - General Builder Works FS02 - Joinery FS03 - Painting & Decorating FS04 - Roofing BS01 - Electrical BS02 - Heating BS03 - Plumbing BS04 - Ventilation MS01 - Multi Trades

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560147 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 44112400 - Roof
- 44221300 - Gates
- 45112100 - Trench-digging work
- 45113000 - Siteworks
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45261300 - Flashing and guttering work
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 45421000 - Joinery work
- 45442100 - Painting work
- 45442110 - Painting work of buildings
- 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 71247000 - Supervision of building work
- 79931000 - Interior decorating services
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560147

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560147
  Inner Moray Firth Housing & Property Maintenance Framework - 2026 - The Highland Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with a number of suitably competent, qualified and experienced Contractors to provide Housing & Property Maintenance Services for various service users/requirements for the Inner Moray Firth Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. The Framework shall be divided into lots by type of service required (Housing & Property) and sub-lots individual trades, where applicable, as follows: Lot 1 - Housing Sub Lot Trade HR01 - General Builder Works HR02 - Specialist Cleaning HR03 - Plumbing HR04 - Heating & Ventilation HR05 - Joinery HR06 - General Electrical Repairs and Minor Works HR07 - Specialist Electrical Systems and Complex Works HR08 - Painting & Decorating HR09 - Roofing & Guttering Works HR10 - Ground Works and Excavation HR11 - Principal Contractors Lot 2 - Property Sub Lot Trade CS01 - Civils / Drainage CS02 - Fencing & Gates FS01 - General Builder Works FS02 - Joinery FS03 - Painting & Decorating FS04 - Roofing BS01 - Electrical BS02 - Heating BS03 - Plumbing BS04 - Ventilation MS01 - Multi Trades Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots and Sub Lots as long as they meet the requirements as detailed in the Specifications for Lot 1 (Housing) and Lot 2 (Property) The anticipated minimum duration of the Framework is 3 years with a potential option to extend further.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837347
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837347

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