Award

Kisimul Castle - Tower Stair Replacement

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Kisimul Castle - Tower Stair Replacement" was managed by Historic Environment Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh. This contract falls under the industry categories of Tourism, Conservation, Built Environment, and Heritage. The contract pertains to works to be carried out at Kisimul Castle, Castlebay, Isle of Barra. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and it progressed from the tender stage, announced in March 2025, to the awarding of the contract by July 2025. Key deadlines included the tender submission period ending on 25 April 2025, and the award period commencement on 28 April 2025. The contract has a duration of 30 days. Go-Wright Ltd, a SME based in Clydebank, secured the contract valued at £48,677, which was signed on 10 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and heritage sectors, especially SMEs capable of delivering high-quality workmanship for specialised restoration projects. Firms with expertise in timber work, historical restoration, and those familiar with the logistic demands of working at heritage sites could benefit considerably. The project evaluation was based on a combination of price and quality, making it ideal for businesses capable of balancing cost-efficiency with superior project delivery standards. Given the comprehensive tender documentation and support for electronic responses, this procurement process was accessible and provided fair competition for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kisimul Castle - Tower Stair Replacement

Notice Description

Generally the works comprise replacement of the existing timber access stair to the Tower at Kisimul Castle, Barra

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from those who may be interested in carrying out the replacement of an timber external access stair to the Tower 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534907
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44233000 - Staircases

45000000 - Construction work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,677 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Ben Hopkin
Contact Email
ben.hopkin@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

GO-WRIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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