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Proposed alterations and extension to existing community centre for Grimsay Community Association at Ceann na h-Airigh, Scotvein, Grimsay.

Description: Proposed repairs, alterations and extension to existing community centre to provide cafe extension, corridor link, rear lean-to extension & associated facilities.

Summary: Grimsay Community Association is procuring building works to repair and alter its existing community centre at Ceann na h-Airigh, Scotvein, Grimsay, on the Isle of North Uist. The project adds a café extension, a glazed corridor link and associated facilities, with further extension and improvement work to the centre. It is divided into four phases: a café extension and glazed link with compliant hard landscaping and drainage; a rear extension providing a library, staff toilet and external store; thermal upgrades to the existing unheated activity space; and external works. The works category is building renovation (CPV 45453100).

Supply and Installation of Solar Panels - Cairngorms Park Authority

Description: To install solar panels & battery storage to roof spaces.

Summary: Cairngorms National Park Authority is seeking a contractor to supply and install solar panels and battery storage on roof spaces. The work is intended to extend recent solar installations and connect the new panels to the Authority’s existing power distribution system. The installation will cover the Extension, buildings numbered 15 and 16, and external buildings. The system is intended to provide power for vehicle and bicycle charging and the heating system, and to store any surplus electricity. This is a renewable-energy installation project combining solar generation, battery storage and electrical integration. The buyer is based in Grantown-on-Spey.

PROVISION OF OCEAN LEARNING HUB DESIGN TEAM

Description: SAMS require to procure a Design team to fully design and specify the new Ocean Learning Hub at SAMS. This is a combination of refurbishment and repurposing of the existing OEB building and provision of an extension, alterations to OEC area and associated external groundworks.

Summary: The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) seeks a multidisciplinary design team for its Ocean Learning Hub at its site in Oban, Argyll. The project combines refurbishment and repurposing of the existing OEB building with an extension, alterations to the Ocean Explorer Centre and external groundworks. The team will develop the design for an expanded marine-environment exhibition and learning facility, including flexible spaces aimed particularly at school groups while serving people of all ages. The work covers plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction design and management duties, and building contracts. The completed hub is intended to support learning through activities including exploring, making, experimenting, debating, performing and exhibitions, as well as films and presentations. The design should fit the existing exhibition facility and allow for changing educational and technology needs.

Highland Deephaven: Strategic Masterplanning & Feasibility Study

Description: Appointment of a Lead Consultant under NEC4 PSC to undertake and coordinate a strategic feasibility study, EIA, masterplanning and PPiP support for the Highland Deephaven project. The commission includes management of multidisciplinary technical, environmental, planning and commercial workstreams, together with coordination of future bathymetric and geotechnical survey packages.

Summary: Highland Deephaven Limited sought a lead consultant for a strategic feasibility and masterplanning commission for the Highland Deephaven project. The work covers feasibility studies, an Environmental Impact Assessment, masterplanning and support for Planning Permission in Principle. The lead consultant is to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary technical, environmental, planning and commercial workstreams, and coordinate future bathymetric and geotechnical survey packages. Related services include infrastructure engineering advice, urban planning, environmental assessment and project preparation. Delivery is in the Highland Deephaven area of Scotland. The buyer is a private company based in Dingwall.

Highland Deephaven: Strategic Masterplanning & Feasibility Study

Description: Appointment of a Lead Consultant under NEC4 PSC to undertake and coordinate a strategic feasibility study, EIA, masterplanning and PPiP support for the Highland Deephaven project. The commission includes management of multidisciplinary technical, environmental, planning and commercial workstreams, together with coordination of future bathymetric and geotechnical survey packages.

Summary: Highland Deephaven Limited sought a lead consultant for a strategic feasibility and masterplanning commission for the Highland Deephaven project. The work covers feasibility studies, an Environmental Impact Assessment, masterplanning and support for Planning Permission in Principle. The lead consultant is to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary technical, environmental, planning and commercial workstreams, and coordinate future bathymetric and geotechnical survey packages. Related services include infrastructure engineering advice, urban planning, environmental assessment and project preparation. Delivery is in the Highland Deephaven area of Scotland. The buyer is a private company based in Dingwall.

Highland Deephaven: Strategic Masterplanning & Feasibility Study

Description: Appointment of a Lead Consultant under NEC4 PSC to undertake and coordinate a strategic feasibility study, EIA, masterplanning and PPiP support for the Highland Deephaven project. The commission includes management of multidisciplinary technical, environmental, planning and commercial workstreams, together with coordination of future bathymetric and geotechnical survey packages.

Summary: Highland Deephaven Limited is seeking a lead consultant for its Highland Deephaven project. The commission covers a strategic feasibility study, Environmental Impact Assessment, masterplanning and support for a Planning Permission in Principle application. The consultant will coordinate multidisciplinary technical, environmental, planning and commercial workstreams, and manage coordination of future bathymetric and geotechnical survey packages. The appointment is under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract. This is a professional planning and engineering consultancy requirement, suited to firms able to lead and integrate strategic development studies and related technical work. The buying organisation is Highland Deephaven Limited, based in Dingwall. The project is identified as Highland Deephaven; the published delivery location is not specified more precisely in the available location information.

Highland Deephaven: Strategic Masterplanning & Feasibility Study

Description: Appointment of a Lead Consultant under NEC4 PSC to undertake and coordinate a strategic feasibility study, EIA, masterplanning and PPiP support for the Highland Deephaven project. The commission includes management of multidisciplinary technical, environmental, planning and commercial workstreams, together with coordination of future bathymetric and geotechnical survey packages.

Summary: Highland Deephaven Limited is seeking a lead consultant for its Highland Deephaven project. The commission covers a strategic feasibility study, Environmental Impact Assessment, masterplanning and support for a Planning Permission in Principle application. The consultant will coordinate multidisciplinary technical, environmental, planning and commercial workstreams, and manage coordination of future bathymetric and geotechnical survey packages. The appointment is under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract. This is a professional planning and engineering consultancy requirement, suited to firms able to lead and integrate strategic development studies and related technical work. The buying organisation is Highland Deephaven Limited, based in Dingwall. The project is identified as Highland Deephaven; the published delivery location is not specified more precisely in the available location information.

Peatland restoration training site - Tarras Valley Nature Reserve

Description: NatureScot is seeking an experienced peatland restoration contractor to demonstrate and mentor trainees on a peatland restoration training site

Summary: Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) sought a principal contractor to deliver peatland restoration works and act as a practical training partner at Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway. The contractor is to provide and maintain two low-ground-pressure tracked excavators, supply their fuel, and preferably fit them with tilting or rotator buckets. Alongside carrying out and overseeing site work with Peatland ACTION staff, the contractor must demonstrate restoration techniques and mentor trainees, including discussion and constructive feedback. The work also covers health and safety and construction-design-management documentation, recording completed work in Peatland ACTION’s spatial data template, and finishing any outstanding work at the end of the training programme. This is a specialist land-restoration works requirement with a hands-on teaching role.

Provision of Reactive and Planned Maintenance - Fire & Intruder Alarms & Access Controls

Description: UHI North, West & Hebrides are seeking to appoint a single contractor to fulfil the requirement for Planned and Reactive Maintenance - Fire & Intruder Alarms & Access Controls systems under one facilities contract allowing the services to run more efficiently and effectively. Proposals should only be submitted by contractors able to fulfil maintenance of all equipment listed.

Summary: UHI North, West and Hebrides seeks one contractor to provide planned and reactive maintenance for its fire alarms, intruder alarms and access-control systems. The purpose is to bring these services together in a single facilities contract and keep the systems operating effectively. The requirement covers maintenance of all equipment listed in the technical specification; suppliers must be able to service the full range rather than only one system type. This is a facilities maintenance service, covering fire and security alarm systems and access controls. The buyer is the education organisation UHI North, West and Hebrides, based in Thurso. The delivery area is identified as Highlands and Islands in Scotland.

Tarbert Heritage Scheme: Textile Heritage Community Project - Threads of the Sea (HES/Lottery Funded) (RETENDER)

Description: The purpose of this commission is to appoint a suitably experienced facilitator (team) to design and deliver a community-led textile heritage project, entitled, Threads of the Sea. The project will use traditional textile crafts (knitting, embroidery, spinning and dyeing) to explore and interpret Tarbert's maritime heritage, engaging a wide cross-section of the community in the creation of meaningful, place-based artworks. The project seeks to: 1) Engage the Tarbert community in creative exploration of local maritime heritage 2) Revitalise and reinterpret traditional textile skills 3) Foster social connection, wellbeing, and intergenerational learning 4)Create visible, high-quality public artworks rooted in place and people Textile practice will be used as both a heritage interpretation tool and a social activity, supporting storytelling, cultural exchange, and community cohesion.

Summary: Argyll and Bute Council seeks a suitably experienced facilitator, or team, to design and deliver Threads of the Sea, a community-led textile heritage project in Tarbert. Using knitting, embroidery, spinning and dyeing, the project will explore the area’s maritime heritage and involve a wide cross-section of the community in creating place-based artworks. The work is intended to revive traditional textile skills, support storytelling and cultural exchange, strengthen social connection and wellbeing, and encourage learning between generations. It also aims to produce high-quality public artworks rooted in local people and place. This is a heritage and community arts service, classified under CPV 92312000. Delivery is in Tarbert; the project is funded by Historic Environment Scotland and Lottery funds.