Award

Conservation Services Contract

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Award

06 Mar 2024 at 10:30

Tender

08 Jan 2024 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Conservation Services Contract by Historic Environment Scotland has concluded. This tender falls under the Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services category. The contract, with a value of £186,560.00 GBP, was signed on March 4, 2024. The buying organization, Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, played the role of the buyer. The procurement stage was completed, and the contracting method used was an open procedure.

This tender for object conservation services by Historic Environment Scotland provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in conservation services. The contract was awarded to AOC Archaeology Group. Businesses interested in providing advice, conservation reports, and conservation methodologies for objects in museums and cultural sites may find this opportunity suitable. The procurement method was open, and the contract has been signed with a value of £186,560.00 GBP, offering potential growth prospects for businesses in the target industry category.

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Notice Title

Conservation Services Contract

Notice Description

HES requires the Service Provider to provide object conservation services to the contract standard. Services will include the provision of advice and guidance (oral and written), condition assessment reports with proposals for any recommended interventive conservation. Client consent to the latter should never be assumed and must always be sought before work commences. All proposals/project outlines must include clear method statements as well as costs and timescales. The specific nature and extent of work requested will be assessed by the Service Provider and set out in writing in an assessment report. This report will outline the proposed project detailing the work, proposed conservation methodology and giving an estimate of time for completion (in chargeable hours) and a completion date. Work under this contract will take place on the Service Provider's own premises; on premises and at sites under the full management control of HES and, with appropriate agreements, at third party locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires the Service Provider to provide object conservation services to the contract standard. Services will include the provision of advice and guidance (oral and written), condition assessment reports with proposals for any recommended interventive conservation. Client consent to the latter should never be assumed and must always be sought before work commences. All proposals/project outlines must include clear method statements as well as costs and timescales. The specific nature and extent of work requested will be assessed by the Service Provider and set out in writing in an assessment report. This report will outline the proposed project detailing the work, proposed conservation methodology and giving an estimate of time for completion (in chargeable hours) and a completion date. Work under this contract will take place on the Service Provider's own premises; on premises and at sites under the full management control of HES and, with appropriate agreements, at third party locations.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period there will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042b3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007150-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,560 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If extensions are used then this will be re-tendered in 2028.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AOC ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP

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