Tender

Principal Designer Services, East Roof Replacement/Repair, Culloden Visitor Centre

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is conducting a procurement process titled "Principal Designer Services, East Roof Replacement/Repair, Culloden Visitor Centre," focusing on the coordination of health and safety design risk management. This tender falls under the services category, specifically in the conservation and heritage industry. The project is located in Culloden, with the procurement process currently at the tender stage. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 22nd August 2025 at 12:00 PM, with an anticipated award commencing shortly after the closing at 1:00 PM the same day. The contract will engage an open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions and is subject to a bid validity period of 90 days.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in health and safety design risk management within conservation and heritage sectors. The contract is ideal for firms capable of providing detailed and competent design services, aligning with the principal designer role requirements. The open procedure means the tender is accessible to suitably qualified businesses that can effectively demonstrate their capability and expertise in delivering such specialised services. Participating in this procurement process can establish valuable connections with a prestigious national organisation and enhance business credibility and experience in large-scale conservation projects.

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Notice Title

Principal Designer Services, East Roof Replacement/Repair, Culloden Visitor Centre

Notice Description

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Principal Designer to support and lead the coordination of health and safety design risk management during the phases of the works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Principal Designer to support and lead the coordination of health and safety design risk management during the phases of the works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805954
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535935
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Jenny Neville
Contact Email
jneville@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7543507245

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9LD
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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