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05 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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09 May 2024 at 01:00

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11 Apr 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glencoe Folk Museum sought a main contractor for building works to repair, extend and upgrade the museum in Glencoe. The scope covers the proposed extension, alterations and associated repair work, with the purpose of improving the museum building. This is a works contract for a cultural and heritage venue, bought by Glencoe Folk Museum. The requirement is suited to construction businesses with experience delivering alteration and extension projects in existing public, visitor or heritage buildings. The work involves coordinating repair and upgrade activities within an operating museum environment, although the published description does not break the requirement into separate specialist packages or identify specific building systems, materials or construction methods.

The procurement has reached the award stage but was unsuccessful: the lot and award are recorded as unsuccessful, with no supplier selected. It used an open procedure and was evaluated on price. The original submission deadline was 13 May 2024 at 5pm, later extended to 17 May 2024 at 5pm. Bid opening was scheduled for 13 May 2024 at noon, and the evaluation period began the same day. The planned contract period was 1 September 2024 to 31 May 2025. There was one lot, with variants not allowed and no renewal or additional purchase options. Bids could be submitted in English or Gaelic, and tenderers had to provide staff names and qualifications.

For a competitor, this procurement shows a defined requirement for a main contractor to deliver repair, extension and upgrading works for Glencoe Folk Museum. A credible future supplier would need to demonstrate construction capability in extending and altering an existing museum or comparable public building, while managing repair work and the practical constraints of a visitor-focused site. The buyer’s evaluation approach placed the emphasis on price, so bidders would need a well-controlled cost base and a clear, competitive offer. The requirement also called for the names and qualifications of assigned staff, making it important to have an identifiable, suitably qualified project team ready to evidence its competence.

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Notice Title

GLENCOE FOLK MUSEUM: PROPOSED EXTENSION, ALTERATIONS, AND UPGRADING

Notice Description

Repair and extension to upgrade Museum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763551
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561612
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glencoe Folk Museum
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENCOE
Postcode
PH49 4HS
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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