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Call-Off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has completed a public procurement process titled "Call-Off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement" related to the development of the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP) Air Photo Finder. The process, managed under the open procedure, falls within the services category and was primarily delivered in the UK, region UKM75. The procurement reached completion on 4th February 2026, with the contract signed on 28th January 2026. The buyer, Historic Environment Scotland, is based in Edinburgh and is acknowledged for its focus on heritage, tourism, conservation, and the built environment. The procurement was carried out under the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement, which allows for flexible contract extensions at the authority's discretion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cloud GIS and geospatial consultancy sectors, particularly those offering services related to geospatial software solutions. Large businesses like Idox Software Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, benefited from engaging in the competitive bidding process facilitated by the G-Cloud framework. The transaction, valued at £271,500, underscores the potential for growth through government contracts, especially for firms ready to engage with public sector demands for extended geoportal software solutions and consultancy services in niche markets like heritage and conservation. Potential bidders should note that the framework's structure allows suppliers to scale and expand services, presenting ongoing business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call-Off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement

Notice Description

National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP) Air Photo Finder Development

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cloud GIS and Geospatial Consultancy Services for the provision of extended GeoPortal software solution

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822775
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548845
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£271,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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