Award

Scaffolding Services for Edinburgh Region

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 13:49

Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has completed a procurement process for scaffolding services across the Edinburgh region, classified under the industry category of scaffolding work (CPV 45262100). The contract was awarded on 10 December 2025, with City Access Scaffolding Ltd securing the contract valued at GBP 68,250. This open procedure, as part of the works procurement category, followed a competitive process that attracted eight bids, including six from SMEs. The procurement sought a balance of quality (60%) and price (40%). Initial contract phases are complete, but further extensions and options for additional services may be exercised at the contracting authority's discretion.

This procurement presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs in the construction and scaffolding sectors. The opportunity to work with a prominent national agency like HES can enhance reputation and provide further tendering possibilities. Companies with strong capabilities in delivering scaffolding services, compliant with stringent quality and economic standards, are well-suited for such opportunities. Maintaining robust financial health and meeting insurance requirements, including public and professional liability protections, would benefit firms aiming to capture similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Scaffolding Services for Edinburgh Region

Notice Description

HES requires a scaffolding service for various sites across the Edinburgh region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full requirements.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extension of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: Once the initial contract period is up, the contract may be up for extension for a period of around 8 months. This is subject to wider plans across HES.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001085-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262100 - Scaffolding work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If extensions are used, the contract may be re-tendered spring 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
Not specified
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

CITY ACCESS SCAFFOLDING

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