Tender

Re-development of Bannockburn visitor centre interpretation

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is currently in the tender stage for the "Re-development of Bannockburn visitor centre interpretation" project. This project falls under the Conservation and Heritage industry category and is located at the Bannockburn visitor centre in the UKM77 region. The open procurement method for this works contract allows interested parties to submit electronic proposals via the specified online portal by the deadline on 30th October 2025, 12:00 PM. Shortly after, the awarding process will commence on the same day at 1:00 PM. This tender is particularly focused on interpretive planning and development, including the design and installation of necessary interpretive infrastructure at the visitor centre.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, interpretive planning, and technical design services. Companies with expertise in developing visitor centre experiences or those experienced in delivering comprehensive interpretive content and installations would find this tender particularly relevant. The open procedure procurement method ensures fair competition, providing firms with the chance to secure a long-term contract that spans 480 days, fostering business growth by allowing successful tenderers to showcase their capabilities on a prominent national platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Re-development of Bannockburn visitor centre interpretation

Notice Description

The contract related to Interpretation Services has two distinct parts: 1. Interpretive planning and development for the Visitor Centre, including the production of interpretive concept, consultation and co-creation, detailed and technical designs and all interpretive content. 2. Production and installation of all interpretive outputs, including the strip-out, making good and delivery of required infrastructure in the existing spaces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809712
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540233
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 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
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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540233
    Re-development of Bannockburn visitor centre interpretation - The contract related to Interpretation Services has two distinct parts: 1. Interpretive planning and development for the Visitor Centre, including the production of interpretive concept, consultation and co-creation, detailed and technical designs and all interpretive content. 2. Production and installation of all interpretive outputs, including the strip-out, making good and delivery of required infrastructure in the existing spaces.

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