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Scaffolding Services in North Region

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 11:27

Award Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has recently concluded the procurement process for scaffolding services across the North Region, focusing on the preservation of historical buildings. The tender, titled "Scaffolding Services in North Region," falls under the services category within the public procurement framework. This process transitioned from a tender stage initiated on 16th March 2026 to an award stage, with contracts being signed starting from 18th June 2026. Key geographic areas covered include Shetland, Orkney/Caithness, Grampian, Highland, and Western Isles, with a procurement method designated as open procedure. The emphasis was placed on both quality and price, with a notable distribution of criteria set at 60% for quality and 40% for price.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scaffolding and related preservation services. SMEs have been notably successful in securing contracts, highlighting opportunities for similar sized enterprises to engage in future procurement by HES. Businesses focusing on quality service provision and competitive pricing may find this sector particularly beneficial. Moreover, the focus on various geographic lots allows for even small to medium enterprises to participate effectively in specific locales, expanding their business reach while contributing to heritage conservation efforts in the North Region. The open procedure ensures transparency and a level playing field, making it attractive for businesses with strong service delivery capabilities and sound financial standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scaffolding Services in North Region

Notice Description

HES requires Scaffolding Services including erection, alteration, inspection, adaption, maintenance and dismantling, across the North Region. The requirement will be split into geographical lots.

Lot Information

Shetland

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Orkney/Caithness

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Grampian

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Highland

PLease see Document 2 Specification for full details

Western Isles

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066acb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059768-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,624 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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, TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Scaffold Orkney

Henderson Construction Consultancy Ltd

Ingleford Scaffolding Ltd

Further Information

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