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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Highland Council

Glenurquhart Road

Inverness

IV3 5NX

Contact

Special Projects Category Management Team

Email

CPSSProcurement [at] aberdeencity.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.highland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Inner Moray Firth Housing & Property Maintenance Framework - 2026

Reference number

HC/PL/IMFM/2026

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The Highland Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement 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)

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £64,698,055

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
2

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 250

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Property

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

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

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

Main site or place of performance

Inner Moray Firth, including Inverness, Nairn, Dingwall, Beauly, Tain and Fort Augustus. Please view the map. Other areas within the Highland region will be tendered at a later date.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

The Framework shall be for a 36 month period, with the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 24 months, subject to each lot / sub-lot (where applicable) requirements i.e., each lot / sub lot may be extended independently of each other (each lot / sub lot evaluated and awarded independently), and by mutual agreement.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50%

Price - Weighting: 50%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £26,087,925

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The Framework shall be for a 36 month period, with the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 24 months, subject to each lot / sub-lot (where applicable) requirements i.e., each lot / sub lot may be extended independently of each other (each lot / sub lot evaluated and awarded independently), and by mutual agreement.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework shall be for a 36 month period, with the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 24 months, subject to each lot / sub-lot (where applicable) requirements i.e., each lot / sub lot may be extended independently of each other (each lot / sub lot evaluated and awarded independently), and by mutual agreement.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Housing

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

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

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

Main site or place of performance

Inner Moray Firth Area, including Inverness, Nairn, Dingwall, Beauly, Tain and Fort Augustus. (Please view map). Other areas within the Highland region will be tendered at a later date.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50%

Price - Weighting: 50%

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £38,610,130

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The Framework shall be for a 36 month period, with the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 24 months, subject to each lot / sub-lot (where applicable) requirements i.e., each lot / sub lot may be extended independently of each other (each lot / sub lot evaluated and awarded independently), and by mutual agreement.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework shall be for a 36 month period, with the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 24 months, subject to each lot / sub-lot (where applicable) requirements i.e., each lot / sub lot may be extended independently of each other (each lot / sub lot evaluated and awarded independently), and by mutual agreement.

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Please refer in full to the Tender Documents

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.1) Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision

Please refer in full to the tender documents

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Please refer in full to the Tender Documents

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 250

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

This is proportionate due to the Council's large geography, remote locations, limited contractor capacity, and the need for service continuity. The extended duration will encourage contractor investment, improve market participation, resilience and support the wider Highland framework programme. This will deliver better value for money while reducing procurement and operational risks.

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2026/S 000-066480

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

28 September 2026

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

28 September 2026

Local time

12:00pm

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

Mandatory Community benefits are included in this requirement and a summary of the expected community benefits has been provided in the Tender Documents.

Please refer in full to the Tender Documents

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835277.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason:

Please refer in full to the Tender Documents

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

Please refer in full to the Tender Documents

(SC Ref:835277)

Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=835277

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

The Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road

Inverness

IV1 1AH

Email

inverness [at] scotcourts.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1463230782

Country

United Kingdom

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