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Of Hearth and Home: Reconstructing an Ardnamurchan Blackhouse

ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Of Hearth and Home: Reconstructing an Ardnamurchan Blackhouse" was awarded to Archaeology Scotland. The buying organisation, Archaeology Scotland, based in Musselburgh, UK, sought a traditional skills specialist for the Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan. The procurement method was an open procedure for service category, with the contract value of £49,892. The contract was signed on September 28, 2022, and entails reconstructing blackhouses in Ardnamurchan.

This tender by Archaeology Scotland provides a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in traditional building skills within the heritage sector. Suitable businesses could offer services related to traditional building techniques, preservation, and community engagement. The tender aims to enhance two blackhouses in Ardnamurchan through volunteer training and collaboration with local stakeholders. Businesses with expertise in traditional construction methodologies and community project management are likely to find this opportunity well-suited for expanding their services.

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Notice Title

Of Hearth and Home: Reconstructing an Ardnamurchan Blackhouse

Notice Description

Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission a traditional skills specialist for the Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan to deliver Programme 5: Of Hearth and Home: Reconstructing the Blackhouse. The awardee will guide volunteers and community members in the preservation and enhancement of two blackhouse's at Achnaha, Ardnamurchan, by delivering training in traditional building skills. They will also work with AS, local landowners and the local community to help develop the project and explore future options for the site in the long term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The awardees will: Agree timetable of work and activity with AS, AHHA and landowners Agree on ways in which volunteers can take part in all project activities and deliver up to three two-week (c.30 days) activity programs. Work with AS and AHHA to consult with older generations of locals/long-term visitors to gather information and research relating to how the buildings would have looked and the techniques and materials used in the local vernacular tradition. Agree on access routes for both pedestrian and vehicular access. Make these routes good and functional. Consider parking arrangements for contractors and volunteers (and future tourists). Clear loose stone and debris from around the site and reinstate any surrounding walls or fences accordingly and consider drainage and particularly the main ditch between buildings. Repair existing walls, windows and doors using traditional building skills. Prepare walls for potential roofing and explore options for timber roof and thatching in accordance with the local vernacular and work with AS, AHHA and others in the community to secure funding for the work to take place. Ensure adequate H&S procedure and protocol is in place. Cost to provide safe working systems for all works, especially with regard to volunteers and the general public. Including working at height on walls and roofs to include fixed or moveable scaffold or tower systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000700311
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460203
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,892 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adopt@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000129878

Buyer Location

Locality
MUSSELBURGH
Postcode
EH21 7PB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Musselburgh
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RURAL SKILLS TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453972&idx=1
    14th July 2022 - Ardnamurchan Blackhouse Conservation Tender Document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453972
    Of Hearth and Home: Reconstructing an Ardnamurchan Blackhouse - Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission a traditional skills specialist for the Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan to deliver Programme 5: Of Hearth and Home: Reconstructing the Blackhouse. The awardee will guide volunteers and community members in the preservation and enhancement of two blackhouse's at Achnaha, Ardnamurchan, by delivering training in traditional building skills. They will also work with AS, local landowners and the local community to help develop the project and explore future options for the site in the long term.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460203
    Of Hearth and Home: Reconstructing an Ardnamurchan Blackhouse - Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission a traditional skills specialist for the Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan to deliver Programme 5: Of Hearth and Home: Reconstructing the Blackhouse. The awardee will guide volunteers and community members in the preservation and enhancement of two blackhouse's at Achnaha, Ardnamurchan, by delivering training in traditional building skills. They will also work with AS, local landowners and the local community to help develop the project and explore future options for the site in the long term.

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