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Kisimul Castle - Castlebay Pier Repairs

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland initiated a procurement process for carrying out concrete repairs to the pier at Castlebay, Isle of Barra, as part of the project titled "Kisimul Castle - Castlebay Pier Repairs". This procurement falls within the industry category of Tourism, Conservation, and Built Environment, and the main procurement category is works. The location is specifically Castlebay, Isle of Barra. The open procedure method was used to facilitate the tender, concluding with an award on 19 December 2024, and the contract has been active since 14 January 2025, valued at £72,029. The procurement process included key stages such as electronic submission and evaluation of bids based on price and quality. The tender was managed by Historic Environment Scotland, with a review body headquartered at Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court.

This tender opened significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction and concrete repair services. With an open procurement method, the opportunity was especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, exemplified by JML Contracts Ltd, who successfully secured the contract. Firms proficient in heritage conservation and maintaining historic structures would find such tenders advantageous for enhancing their portfolios and gaining recognition in government projects. The inclusion of electronic submissions indicates an emphasis on modern, efficient tendering processes, and the focus on quality and pricing criteria offers a balanced opportunity for competitive bids, fostering business growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Kisimul Castle - Castlebay Pier Repairs

Notice Description

Generally the works comprise carrying out concrete repairs to the existing pier at Castlebay, Isle of Barra.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from those who may be interested in carrying out repairs to the existing concrete pier at Castlebay, works as detailed in the tender documents. Tenders will be evaluated on a Price and Quality basis as detailed in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531653
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,029 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 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
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catherine.mcnair@hes.scot, 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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JML CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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