Tender

Edinburgh Castle WC Refurbishment

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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04 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is overseeing a restricted tender procedure titled "Edinburgh Castle WC Refurbishment" within the works category, focusing on the conservation, heritage, and tourism industry. This project entails the refurbishment of WCs at Edinburgh Castle, situated in Edinburgh, UK. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 2nd May 2025 at 12:00 PM and the planned invitation for the second stage on 2nd June 2025. The procurement method is selective, requiring electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in high-quality refurbishments, particularly those with experience in heritage sites. Companies adept in delivering durable and inclusive facilities would find this project well-suited to compete for, given the high standards expected for a world-renowned visitor attraction. With a budget of £1,600,000 GBP, it promises substantial engagement and visibility within the heritage conservation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edinburgh Castle WC Refurbishment

Notice Description

Refurbishment of WC's at Edinburgh Castle

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project comprises the re-fit of the existing Main Visitor Toilets in the Lower Ward of Edinburgh Castle. The intention is to increase numbers, improving quality and spatial standards and prioritising accessibility and inclusivity. The new provision needs to have the high quality expected of a facility serving a world class visitor attraction, while also having the durability and longevity to deal with large numbers of visitors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527613
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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