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Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) is seeking a conservation architect-led design team to undertake the restoration of the Bernat Klein Studio, located in Selkirk, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 11 September 2026 and the project period running from 3 November 2026 to 30 June 2027. This initiative falls under the services category with a specific focus on architectural services for historical buildings. A restricted procedure is being employed, allowing interested design teams to submit their electronic tenders via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for conservation architects and associated professionals such as structural engineers, building services engineers, and landscape architects with experience in historical restoration projects. Accredited teams that can effectively lead and manage the delivery of conservation projects will find this an ideal chance to apply their expertise and expand their portfolio. Participating businesses should ensure alignment with the specific procurement criteria, including having a conservation-accredited architect as the lead consultant, which will be crucial for successfully positioning themselves in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Bernat Klein Studio - Design Team

Notice Description

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust invites responses from Conservation Architect led Design Teams, with Architect acting as Lead Consultant, Principal Designer and Contract Administrator, and including (as a minimum) Conservation Accredited Structural Engineer, Building Services Engineer, and Landscape Architect, for the restoration of the Bernat Klein Studio. The initial commission is to prepare indicatively costed concept design proposals to RIBA Stage 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust invites responses from Conservation Architect led Design Teams, with Architect acting as Lead Consultant, Principal Designer and Contract Administrator, and including (as a minimum) Conservation Accredited Structural Engineer, Building Services Engineer, and Landscape Architect, for the restoration of the Bernat Klein Studio. The initial commission is to prepare indicatively costed concept design proposals to RIBA Stage 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e076
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075861-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST (SHBT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 2PG
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
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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