Tender

Conservation Plans - Falkland Palace and Newhailes House

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process focused on developing conservation plans for Falkland Palace and Estate, as well as Newhailes House and Estate. This open procedure invites submissions to be made electronically by the deadline of 27th March 2026, with the award set to be announced later that day. In accordance with CPV classification 90712400, this procurement falls under the services category and is geographically situated in regions UKM72 and UKM73, respectively. The contracting authority is centrally located in Edinburgh, and additional guidance is provided via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation and heritage services, particularly those with experience in managing historic estates and developing tailored conservation plans. Such businesses can leverage this chance to expand their portfolio, build prestige in the sector, and contribute to the preservation of culturally significant properties. The open nature of the procurement process encourages broad participation among qualified consultants, offering a competitive environment where innovative solutions to meet the unique requirements of the properties are valued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conservation Plans - Falkland Palace and Newhailes House

Notice Description

Development of conservation plans for Falkland Palace and Estate and Newhailes House and Estate.

Lot Information

Conservation Plan - Newhailes House and Estate

Development of Conservation Plans for Falkland Palace and Estate and Newhailes House and Estate. Tendering for an experienced consultant to help us develop a Conservation plan for each of the two properties; ensuring the output of the work supports the individual needs and requirements of each property.

Falkland Palace and Garden

Development of conservation plans for Falkland Palace and Estate and Newhailes House and Estate. Tendering for an experienced consultant to help us develop a Conservation plan for each of the two properties; ensuring the output of the work supports the individual needs and requirements of each property.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825054
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550573
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 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
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9LD
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
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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