Design of Replacement Heating Systems at various schools throughout Argyll and Bute.

What this is

Prior Information Notice (April 2026): Argyll and Bute Council needs design consultancy for replacing oil-fired boiler systems with low-carbon heating alternatives at six primary schools (Park, Port Ellen, Ardrishaig, Strath of Appin, Dalmally, Keills) — a coordinated multi-site design and specification package feeding a subsequent works tender, with installation programmed for the school summer holiday (1 July - 16 August 2026). Estimated GBP 60,000 excluding VAT; the contract notice was estimated for 30 April 2026 — the design tender likely ran already; verify on PCS (and watch for the works package).

Key points

• Low-carbon heating design for 6 Argyll & Bute primary schools (oil boiler replacement)
• GBP 60k design package; installation works tender follows
• Works window: school summer holiday 1 Jul - 16 Aug 2026
• Remote/island school sites (incl. Islay) — logistics matter
• Watch PCS for both the design outcome and the works tender

Who can bid

Historical PIN — the design tender was expected from ~30 April 2026; check PCS. A follow-on WORKS tender for the installations is also coming (works programmed Jul-Aug 2026).

How it is scored

Per the follow-on notice.

How to submit

Via the follow-on notice(s) on PCS.

Clarifications

lewis.cowburgh@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

Contract period

Designs must complete in time to tender the works for the summer 2026 school holiday window.

Classification

CPV 71321200 — Heating-system design services 71314310 — Heating engineering services for buildings Scotland