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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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Summary of the contracting process

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy". This project is categorised under services and involves the conversion of two historic buildings into the Marbles Creative Hub in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, UKM50. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award stage was finalised on 21 April 2026. The successful bid was from Nicoll Russell Studios Ltd, who will undertake the repair and conversion of the Marble Warehouse and Marble Workshop. Key industry dates included the tender submission deadline on 11 March 2026 and the contract signing on 21 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and conservation sectors, particularly those specialising in historic building restoration and conversion projects. SMEs with relevant experience and conservation accreditation are well-suited to compete and participate in such tenders. The successful execution of this project will not only fulfil NESPT's aim to preserve cultural heritage sites but also foster local business growth and collaborative projects in Aberdeenshire. Aligning with the NESPT's mission, businesses capable of delivering top-notch architectural services and design solutions can leverage this contract to fortify their reputations and expand their portfolios within Scotland's preservation sector.

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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.

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=APR554330
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

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
£565,370 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20264 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICOLL RUSSELL STUDIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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