Report - New Build Housing Design and Build, Carbrook Street, Paisley
Renfrewshire Council · 18 May 2026
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Finance, Resources and Customer Services Special Board On: 18 May 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: The Director of Finance and Resources and the Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Contract Authorisation Report: New Build Housing Design and Build, Carbrook Street, Paisley (RC-CPU-25-033) ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek the approval of the Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board to award a Works Contract for New Build Housing Design and Build, Carbrook Street, Paisley, (RC-CPU-25-033) to JR Construction (Scotland) Limited (Company number SC534950). 1.2 The recommendation to award the Contract follows a procurement exercise which was conducted as a Mini-Competition under Lot 3 (Development of 17-35 Units) of the Scotland Excel New Build Residential Construction Framework Agreement (Reference 2121). 1.3 A Contract Strategy was approved by the Strategic Commercial and Procurement Manager on 23 October 2025 and the Head of Housing Services on 27 October 2025. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board:
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PUBLIC 2.1 Authorises the Head of Corporate Governance to award a Contract for New Build Housing & Design, Carbrook Street, Paisley (RC-CPU-22- 349) to JR Construction (Scotland) Limited following a Mini-Competition under Lot 3 (Development of 17-35 Units) of the Scotland Excel New Build Residential Construction Framework Agreement (Reference 2121) subject to a suitable offer of Scottish Government Affordable Housing Grant funding; 2.2 Authorises a Contract Sum of £4,249,566.99 excluding VAT; 2.3 Notes that the Date of Possession of the Site will be confirmed in the Council’s Letter of Acceptance. The Date for Completion of Works to be within 92 weeks (40 weeks for design & 52 weeks for Construction) of handover from the Council to the Contractor. 2.4 Notes the award of this Contract requires the provision of the Sub Consultant/Contractor Collateral Warranty as indicated within the tender documentation. _________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 The objective of the Contract is to provide high quality new build housing for social rent following the Housing-led Regeneration and Renewal Programme for Renfrewshire approved by the Council on 17th December 2020 with funding from the Housing Revenue Account. The Contract will be compliant with the Scottish Government Affordable Housing grant Criteria. 3.2 Renfrewshire Council seeks to appoint a Design and Build Contractor to carry out the full design and construction of a residential development at Carbrook Street, Paisley, PA1 2NW, consisting of 20 units. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for the Design and Build of 6 cottage flats, 9 flats within a flatted block and 5 houses, with associated landscaping and fencing. 3.3 The Council invited all 12 Contractors appointed to Lot 3 to participate in the Mini Competition for the required Design and Build works via the Public Contracts Scotland – Tender Portal (PCS-T) on 27 October 2025 with the tender documentation available for the downloading from PCS- T from this date. 3.4 By the closing date of the return of electronic tender submissions, 12 noon, 15 December 2025, 5 Contractors submitted a response, 4 declined to respond and 3 failed to reply.
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PUBLIC 3.5 The 5 Tender Submissions confirmed they continue to meet the requirements of the Single Procurement Document (SPD) they completed when applying for a place on the Framework. 3.6 The Tender Submissions were evaluated against the Award Criteria of 55% Quality and 45% Price. 3.7 The scores relative to the Award Criteria for this Tender Submission is noted below: Price (45%) Quality (55%) Total (100%) 1 JR Construction (Scotland) Limited 45.00% 53.60% 98.60% 2 A S Homes (Scotland) Limited 42.23% 49.10% 91.33% 3 McTaggart Construction Limited 38.44% 52.50% 90.94% 4 Ivanhoe Forth Limited 39.50% 31.90% 71.40% 3.8 Following the tender evaluation in accordance with the criteria set out in the procurement documents, the bid received by JR Construction (Scotland) Limited was within the Council’s set budget and was deemed to be value for money. 3.9 The costs for this project will be partly met by grant funding from the Scottish Government (as provided for in Renfrewshire’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2026/27 – 2030/31 and draft Local Housing Strategy Plan 2023 - 2028) and partly from the Council’s Housing Revenue Account Capital Investment Plan. The minimum benchmark grant is based on the proposed number of bedspaces and is £2,388,847.19. The Council has applied for additional grant funding, based on the construction cost and the rental income. The Scottish Government is carrying out an appraisal and it is anticipated the grant awarded will be above the minimum benchmark grant. This contract will only be awarded if officers determine that the grant is sufficient in line with the business plan. 3.10 The Terms and Conditions being utilised are SBCC Design and Build Contract for Use in Scotland 2016 Edition (DB/Scot) supplemented by the Employer’s Amendments. 3.11 Mandatory Community Benefits were included as a condition of this Contract which JR Construction (Scotland) Limited confirmed they would adhere to. The commitment was to deliver five Employment Opportunities. The mandated Community Benefits are detailed below:
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PUBLIC 3.12 In addition to the Mandatory Community Benefits requested, Evaluated Community Benefits were requested and JR Construction (Scotland) Limited confirmed that the following Community Benefits would be made available to the Council for this Contract: ___________________________________________________________________ Mandated Community Benefits Job for an unemployed individual from a Priority Group 2 Job for an unemployed individual 2 Modern Apprenticeship 1 Community Benefit Description No of People / Activity Work Experience Placement for an individual 16+ years of age (who is not currently in employment, education or training) and preferably from an identified priority group. 3 Work Experience Placement for an individual aged 14+ years of age (and currently in full-time education) and preferably from an identified priority group. 2 S/NVQ (or equivalent) for • New Tenderer Employee working on this contract • New Supply Chain Employee working on this contract 5 Industry Awareness Events • Schools • Invest in Renfrewshire – Employability • Further Education 1 Industry Skill Transfer to Schools. 2 Business advice/support to an SME /Social Enterprise/ Voluntary organisation 2 Event to promote supply chain opportunities 1 Financial Support for a Social Enterprise within Renfrewshire 2 Non-financial support for a Social Enterprise within Renfrewshire 2 Financial Support for a Community Project/Group. i.e. for other community initiatives which meet Renfrewshire Council community policies/strategies 1 Non-financial support for a Community Project/Group i.e. for other community initiatives which meet Renfrewshire Council community policies/strategies 1
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PUBLIC Implications of the Report 1. Financial - The cost of this contract will be met by the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Grant, which is detailed as follows; Grant Funding (minimum) £2,388,847.19 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) (maximum) £1,860,719.80 2. HR & Organisational Development - No TUPE implications. 3. Community/Council Planning – • Our Renfrewshire is thriving – maximising economic growth, which is inclusive and sustainable • Our Renfrewshire is well – supporting the wellness and resilience of our citizens and communities • Our Renfrewshire is fair - addressing the inequalities which limit life chances • Our Renfrewshire is safe – protecting vulnerable people and working together to manage the risk of harm. • Place - Ensuring Renfrewshire has the supply of green, high-quality cross-tenure homes in the right places to meet current and future demand. - Working together to ensure our neighbourhoods are safe, vibrant, and attractive places to live. - Demonstrating that Renfrewshire is a great place to live, work and visit. - Developing our relationship with and working alongside communities on the decisions that affect them. • Economy - Linking opportunities to enhance economic benefits for Renfrewshire. - Creating sustainable employment opportunities, ensuring that all people can benefit from the inclusive growth in Renfrewshire. - Supporting people into Fair Work. - Matching skills and opportunities across Renfrewshire with the opportunities available in Renfrewshire. • Fair - Reducing inequalities in Renfrewshire
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PUBLIC • Green - Working across partners and communities to deliver the priority areas highlighted in our Plan for Net Zero, working towards a net zero Renfrewshire by 2030. - Integrating climate considerations into our long-term strategic planning as an organisation. • Living Our Values - Delivering Best Value for our citizens and customers 4. Legal - The Procurement of this Contract was conducted in accordance with the requirements for a Mini Competition under Lot 3 of the Scotland Excel New Build Residential Construction Framework Agreement (Reference 2121) and the Council’s Standing Orders Relating to Contracts. 5. Property/Assets - This Contract will ensure that the Council fulfils its investment in the area as part of the Council’s New Build Housing Programme: • Renfrewshire’s Draft Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027, and • Renfrewshire’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2022 – 2027. 6. Information Technology - No Information Technology implications have arisen or are anticipated. 7. Equality & Human Rights - The recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health & Safety – JR Construction (Scotland) Limited health and safety credentials were evaluated by Corporate Health and Safety and met the Council’s requirements regarding health and safety. 9. Procurement – The procurement procedures outlined within this report ensures that the Council meets its statutory requirements in respect of procurement procedures, efficiency, and modern Government.
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PUBLIC 10. Risk - JR Construction (Scotland) Limited insurances have been assessed and evaluated to confirm that they meet the requirements regarding insurance risk. 11. Privacy Impact - No Privacy Impact implications have arisen or are anticipated. 13. Climate Risk – The level of impact associated with provision of these works have been assessed using the Scottish Government Sustainability Test and is considered High Risk with mitigations set out below: Climate Change Adaption: - Communities Scotland Sustainable Housing Design Guide - RIBA Embodies Carbon 2025 targets – requires operational energy to be half the level of Building Regulations compliance (60kWh/m2/y). - Design includes photovoltaic panels Waste and Efficient Resource Consumption: - Homes will be designed to ensure reduced waste to Aspect Gold standard. Hazard materials/ emissions: - Specification states paint used to be water based. Bio-security Enhancement: - The specification includes Swift Bricks, Bat Bricks and Bee Bricks. - An eco-study will be carried out on site to monitor the wildlife and plant-life for protected species prior to build. - Trees to be planted after build to promote plant and insert life. Water Consumption: - The specification states that housing is to be built to Aspect Gold Level 4 for Water use efficiency. 13. Children’s Rights – None directly arising from this report. 14. Cosla Policy Position – No COSLA Policy Position implications have arisen or are anticipated. _________________________________________________________
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PUBLIC List of Background Papers (a) None _________________________________________________________ Author: Joanna Tannock, Assistant Category Manager, Joanna.tannock@renfrewshire.gov.uk