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Design and Delivery of Cybersecurity Framework

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a cybersecurity framework to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, aimed at protecting cultural heritage data and systems from breaches. This procurement, classified under the Tourism, Conservation, Heritage, and Built Environment industry category, utilises an open procedure, indicating a transparent and inclusive selection process. The location of service delivery is Scotland, and the contract, valued at £116,400, was signed on 19 February 2026. The procurement process is currently in the contract award stage, with the services categorised as 'complete', signifying that the supplier selection has culminated successfully. The tender was initially open for submissions until 2 December 2025.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those well-versed in heritage and conservation systems, to engage with public sector projects. Companies with robust frameworks for data protection and recovery can expand their portfolio by partnering with governmental agencies like Historic Environment Scotland. The successful supplier, Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, was chosen based on capabilities suited to safeguarding cultural heritage information, showcasing potential growth for large-scale consultancies and SMEs in cybersecurity solutions. Businesses were required to demonstrate financial robustness and the ability to meet insurance prerequisites, making it an ideal project for financially stable entities with expertise in electronic service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Delivery of Cybersecurity Framework

Notice Description

HES is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a Cybersecurity Framework that defines how cultural heritage data and systems can be protected, monitored and recovered in the event of a breach.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Options: Historic Environment Scotland reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of services or as extensions of exisiting services. Historic Environment Scotland may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814654
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550873
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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