Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Albyn Housing Society Limited
98-104 High Street, Invergordon
Ross-shire
IV18 0DL
UK
Contact person: Connor Horton
Telephone: +44 03003230990
E-mail: connor.horton@albynhousing.org.uk
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.albynhousing.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA18062
I.2) 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:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Registered Social Landlord
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Planned Programme Works - July 2026
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45453000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Albyn requires suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to undertake works under our 2026/27 planned programme activity across the 5No. Lots comprising Lot 1 - External Doors and Windows – North and Easter Ross; Lot 2 – Doors and windows – Inverness and South; Lot 3 – Doors and windows – Listed Properties; and Lot 4 – Heating System Replacements – Dimplex Quantum. Full details of the requirements, alongside property details can be found within the respective lot specification documents.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
External Doors and Windows – North and Easter Ross
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45421100
45421110
45421112
45421130
45421132
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
Highlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Albyn requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and install replacement external doors and windows at various properties across the North and Easter Ross.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 7
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The primary list properties shall be completed by 31st March 2027, however the contract will continue into 2027-28 for secondary reserve lists, with the expectation of all primary list properties being complete by 30th September 2027 with an option for extension for any reserve properties.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Please ensure that you have carefully and comprehensively read all of the attached tender documents.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Doors and windows – Inverness and South
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45421100
45421110
45421112
45421130
45421132
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
Highlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Albyn requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and install replacement external doors and windows at various properties across Inverness and the South (Aviemore; Nairn etc.).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 7
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The primary list properties shall be completed by 31st March 2027, however the contract will continue into 2027-28 for secondary reserve lists, with the expectation of all primary list properties being complete by 30th September 2027 with an option for extension for any reserve properties.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Please ensure that you have carefully and comprehensively read all of the attached tender documents.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
External doors and windows – Listed Properties
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45421100
45421110
45421112
45421130
45421132
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
Highlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Albyn requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and install replacement timber windows at B Listed properties at Mackenzie Gardens, Conon Bridge and High Street/ Clyde Street, Invergordon. Windows must be direct replicas of existing provisions and subject to Listed Building Consent and any further heritage guidance regarding their replacement. Works will be dependent on Listed Building Consents being successfully granted, with no windows ordered or work programmes agreed until receipt of the necessary consents. Permissions will be obtained by Albyn.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 7
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Please ensure that you have carefully and comprehensively read all of the attached tender documents.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Heating System Replacements – Dimplex Quantum
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45232141
45315000
45331000
45331100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
Highlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Albyn requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to undertake the safe removal and disposal of existing heating and hot water systems within identified properties, including all associated equipment, wiring, pipework, and controls. This shall be followed by the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new electric heating systems incorporating Dimplex Quantum heaters and new hot water cylinders, together with all necessary electrical, plumbing, controls, ancillary works, and making good required to deliver a fully operational system.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 7
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The primary list properties shall be completed by 31st March 2027, however the contract will continue into 2027-28 for secondary reserve lists, with the expectation of all primary list properties being complete by 30th September 2027 with an option for extension for any reserve properties.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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.2.14) Additional information
Please ensure that you have carefully and comprehensively read all of the attached tender documents.
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 to document 'Appendix 4 - SPD and Response Form' for each individual Lot.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Please refer to document 'Appendix 4 - SPD and Response Form' for each individual Lot.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Please refer to document 'Appendix 4 - SPD and Response Form' for each individual Lot.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Refer to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all other Tender Documentation
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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 with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/08/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
02/11/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/08/2026
Local time: 12:00
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
Please ensure that you have carefully and comprehensively read all of the attached tender documentation prior to submitting your tender.
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=836380.
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.
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 to the Community Benefits section included on pages 14 and 15 of document 1. Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Community Benefits criteria and Appendix 3 - Community Benefits Selection Menu for each individual Lot.
(SC Ref:836380)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836380
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
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/07/2026