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Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency based in Edinburgh, is actively seeking tenders for the "Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework". This project focuses on providing roped access rock face inspections and related geotechnical services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKM region. The procurement is categorised under works, with an estimated contract value of £400,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions being accepted electronically until midday on 18 July 2025. Following this, the award period for the contract will also commence on 18 July 2025. A framework agreement is being pursued, with the possibility of up to four-year terms, initially three years with an optional one-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in geotechnical engineering and roped access services to establish a framework agreement with Historic Environment Scotland. It is suited for companies that possess the required financial stability and insurance coverages – including Employers Liability and Public Liability Insurance of at least £5 million and Professional Risk Indemnity of £1 million. The project, due to its scope and scale, is particularly inviting for businesses capable of handling comprehensive services including de-vegetation and rock remedial works. Companies with a robust financial standing and relevant expertise in providing specialised geotechnical services will find this tender beneficial for growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework

Notice Description

Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland has awarded a framework agreement for a Roped Access Geotechnical Engineering Contracting service. The scope of the framework will include, but not be limited to, supporting rope access rock face inspections, scaling, de-vegetation and rock remedial works (dowelling, mesh installation etc).

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: The original term will be for three years, and there will be an option to extend for one additional year, giving a maximum possible four year term (3+1 contract)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546892
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Four years from the contract start date

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Geo-Rope LTD

QTS Group Ltd

SG Access Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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