Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Tender description

LAR is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which provides homes for rent to a target tenant group at below market rent levels. LAR seeks to engage with developers, housebuilders and others who are interested in assisting LAR increase its existing portfolio by building homes which meet LAR's minimum Specification. The principle objective of this tender is to appoint multiple contractors who own or have options over land, to a Framework for the construction of homes which meet LAR's Specification. This process is being conducted entirely on a voluntary basis. Any application or reference to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 unless clearly stated in the tender documents is not to be implied and should not be construed as applying any of the Regulations or bringing any of them into force. Developers who are already in the process of constructing homes or who have completed homes available for purchase should contact LAR directly. LAR seeks to increase its portfolio of homes, mainly in the form of 2 bedroom flats and/or houses and 3 bedroom houses. Other sizes/types will be considered, but are not a priority. It is the intention of LAR to set up a multi supplier Framework Agreement, with up to 20 suitably experienced Contractors that own or have options (formal or informal) over land, to build homes to LAR's Specification. Although LAR is prepared to consider developments across Scotland, those areas where there is the greatest demand for this type of home will be prioritised and priority will therefore initially be given to developments in the following areas: First tier: Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian. Second tier: All other areas within Scotland LAR is seeking to acquire homes that meet its specification, as set out in the Invitation to Tender. Please note that in many cases, housebuilders' standard house types may be acceptable.