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Provision of Archival Environmental Monitoring Solution

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 10:20

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 09:59

Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) involves the "Provision of Archival Environmental Monitoring Solution" targeting the environmental monitoring industry. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, this contracting process falls under the services category and includes various stages such as planning, tender, and award. The latest phase, dated 18th March 2026, is in the award stage, following a tender period that ended on 1st December 2025. The process adopted an open procedure procurement method, adhering to the regulations covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement aims to secure services for monitoring the physical environment of storage and display areas across four NRS sites in Edinburgh, with contracts incorporating installation, maintenance, and training components.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in environmental monitoring solutions to expand their portfolio by partnering with a significant public entity like the National Records of Scotland. Given the scope of services required—including sensor installation, data analysis, and training—businesses that provide comprehensive environmental monitoring systems will find a strategic opportunity here. The tendency towards subcontracting within the awarded contract suggests potential benefits for smaller, specialised enterprises looking to collaborate in specific areas, such as installation and setup. Companies with expertise in handling data storage and online portals can augment their offerings through involvement in this prestigious project, fostering growth in the competitive realm of archival environmental monitoring solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Archival Environmental Monitoring Solution

Notice Description

NRS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Archive Environmental Monitoring Solution that is critical to monitoring the physical environment of its storage and display areas. This will include provision, installation and maintenance of sensors and data loggers, helpdesk support, training, UK data storage and access to an online portal for data analysis and reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Archive Environmental Monitoring Solution that is critical to maintaining and monitoring the physical environment. This shall include provision, installation and maintenance of sensors and dataloggers, helpdesk functionality, UK data storage and access to an online portal for data analysis and reporting.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by an additional 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024427-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£183,602 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSERV

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