Tender

Viability Study and Options Appraisal for historic Boilerhouse

NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND

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Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Mining Museum Scotland, located at Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Viability Study and Options Appraisal for historic Boilerhouse". This service procurement involves an open procedure method with the main focus on a heritage site, classified under CPV code 92520000. Potential bidders should submit their proposals by 17th October 2025, with the award decision expected to begin on 20th October 2025. This initiative seeks to explore options for the historic boiler house, aligning with the museum's objectives to stabilise the structure, enhance visitor accessibility, and provide new interpretation and learning opportunities about energy history.

This tender provides growth potential for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, architectural and structural engineering, and museum services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for preserving historical structures while integrating modern visitor experience elements will find this contract particularly appealing. The project seeks expertise in conducting viability studies, developing design options to RIBA Stage 2, and assessing potential for events provision, creating opportunities for businesses that can blend architectural preservation with strategic development and income generation. Successful enterprises will aid in sustaining the museum's relevance and financial health through this pivotal restoration project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Viability Study and Options Appraisal for historic Boilerhouse

Notice Description

This project will focus on assessing a range of options for future uses of the museum's derelict boiler house enabling it to be stabilised and accessible to visitors. Developed to RIBA Stage 2, these options will reflect upon the museum's strategic objectives including; a. Enhancing collections preservation and access - stabilising / restoring the building, preserving its unique Lancashire Boilers and developing interpretation opportunities. b. Development of a connected visitor journey at the museum's historic core through the provision of public access alongside and ideally within a significant building. c. Enhancing interpretation and learning through the development of displays telling the stories of former workers, the building's history and the energy story. d. Assessing potential events provision and income generation, central to the museum's ongoing sustainability

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description The Boiler House at Lady Victoria Colliery is one of the oldest and most significant buildings on the site. Constructed in 1915-1917 the building was originally used for power generation. It was subsequently fitted out with 12 Lancashire Boilers from Gretna Munitions Factory, and remains as one of the few surviving last batteries of boilers of this type in the UK. Steam was the main power source for the colliery, and the survival of the boiler house demonstrates the significance of steam within the context of changes to energy demands and the application of emerging technology. The building is officially designated as At Risk and contained within the listing of Lady Victoria (LB14604). Scope of Works 1. Review existing reports (structural, conservation, business plan, masterplan and past structural concept) 2. Engage with client to evaluate and refine preferred options, considerate of priority works 3. Produce visualisations and base drawings to for design solutions to RIBA Stage 2 4. Collate outline costs according to design options 5. Compile final Viability Study report with options and outline costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,909 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 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 MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
project@nationalminingmuseum.com
Contact Phone
+44 1316637519

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 4QN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Midlothian South
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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