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Kisimul Castle - Great Hall Internal Support Structure

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency located in Edinburgh, has concluded an open procurement process for the implementation of an internal support structure at the Great Hall of Kisimul Castle, located on the Isle of Barra. This project, part of the industry category of Conservation and Built Environment, reached the completion stage with JML Contracts Ltd, an SME based in Aberuthven, being awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 2nd June 2025, and its value amounts to GBP 124,370.25. The tender involved a competitive landscape with three bids submitted electronically by SMEs, ensuring a rigorous evaluation based on price and quality metrics.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on heritage conservation and construction. Companies with expertise in timber and masonry work would find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. It also emphasises the value of electronic tender submissions, illustrating the importance of understanding digital procurement methods. Successful completion of such projects not only boosts the portfolio of the contractors but also solidifies their reputation and trust with key national bodies like Historic Environment Scotland, opening doors to further opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Title

Kisimul Castle - Great Hall Internal Support Structure

Notice Description

Generally the works comprise installation of an internal support structure to the Great Hall and Marions Extension buildings at Kisimul Castle, Barra. The support stucture comprises timber beams and joists supported off masonry piers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from those who may be interested in carrying out the installation of an internal support structure to the Great Hall and Marions Extension buildings at Kisimul Castle, 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-r6ebe6-0000792891
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531655
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

45223200 - Structural works

45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,370 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months 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
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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