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Lead Consultant - Finzean Mills

Finzean Bucket Mill CIC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Finzean Bucket Mill CIC, based in Banchory, Scotland, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "Lead Consultant - Finzean Mills," focused within the services industry category. The project aims to safeguard historic water-powered sawmills in the Forest of Birse, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The tender process used an open procedure and has progressed from the tender stage, which commenced on 22nd September 2025, and concluded with a contract award on 3rd October 2025. The awarded contract, with a value of £2,500, was signed on 2nd October 2025 and involves delivering an initial RIBA Stage II (Project Feasibility) report. This contract falls within the heritage industry classification under CPV code 92522000 and is supported by the Birse Community Trust.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in heritage conservation and architectural consultancy, particularly those with expertise in building conservation and experience in accredited conservation architecture. The detailed scope in safeguarding heritage sites offers a niche business growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in historic building projects. Arc Architects Ltd, an SME, has been identified as the successful supplier, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to align with governmental heritage conservation objectives. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's portfolio, showcasing their role in preserving cultural heritage through expertly delivered consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Consultant - Finzean Mills

Notice Description

The works are to safeguard historic water powered sawmills in the Forest of Birse

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a tender for the Lead Consultant (Accredited Conservation Architect) to deliver an initial RIBA Stage II (Project Feasibility) report 'Developing the Finzean Bucket Mill'.

Renewal: Subject to scope and grant funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£2,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
Finzean Bucket Mill CIC
Additional Buyers

Birse Community Trust

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BANCHORY
Postcode
AB31 6NY
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire
Electoral Ward
Banchory and Mid Deeside
Westminster Constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arc Architects Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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