Tender

Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust invites tenders for the provision of services from a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The procurement, classified under the services category, follows an open procedure method. Prospective bidders must submit their electronic bids by 12th March 2026, with the award process commencing on the same day. At an approximate value of £570,000, the project focuses on converting two historically listed buildings — the Marble Warehouse and Marble Workshop — into a creative hub, offering significant opportunities for those specialising in building preservation and heritage architecture in the UKM50 region.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for firms with expertise in building conservation and architectural design, particularly those with a focus on heritage properties. Businesses that employ Conservation Accredited Architects and have experience managing and renovating listed buildings will find that this project aligns well with their services. The open procedure method allows for wide participation, encouraging businesses to leverage their creative and technical skills to contribute to the cultural revitalisation of Portsoy. As the North East Scotland Preservation Trust values detailed qualifications and the arrangement supports electronic invoicing, it is especially suitable for businesses that can meet the specific requirements and deliver on time within the stipulated contract period of 1080 days.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy

Notice Description

The NESPT wishes to appoint a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to develop a project to convert two listed buildings into the Marbles Creative Hub at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project involves the repair of two historic buildings and their conversion into the Marbles Creative Hub. The buildings involved are the Marble Warehouse and Marble Workshop located at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The Marble Warehouse, or Corf House, is category A listed. It was designed by John Adam and built in 1765. The Marble Workshop dates from the mid eighteenth century and is category B listed. The NESPT wishes to commission a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to take the project through to completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549493
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20263 weeks to go
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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Higson
Contact Email
info@nespt.org
Contact Phone
+44 7831580165

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSOY
Postcode
AB45 2PB
Post Town
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
Banff and District
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549493
    Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to develop a project to convert two listed buildings into the Marbles Creative Hub at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire.

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