Tender

Mackintosh Illuminated - Activity Plan Development

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland has initiated a tender process for the development of an Activity Plan for the Mackintosh Illuminated project, seeking submissions by 8th May 2026. This opportunity is located in Edinburgh under the 'Conservation and heritage' industry category. The project aims to prepare an Activity Plan for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Delivery Phase application. The procurement method is an open procedure, emphasising services with electronic submission as the preferred method. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with relevant documentation available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, consultancy, and project management services. With a robust focus on engaging with heritage projects, firms that possess expertise in developing detailed plans and reports aligned with heritage funding applications will find this tender especially appealing. Companies capable of effectively coordinating large-scale plans and possessing requisite technical and economic qualifications, as outlined in the tender terms, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses that utilise electronic submission and have capabilities for electronic invoicing and auctioning may leverage this contract’s specifications for business growth.

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Notice Title

Mackintosh Illuminated - Activity Plan Development

Notice Description

The Trust seeks a consultant to coordinate the production of an Activity Plan (AP) for the Mackintosh Illuminated (MI) project, ready for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the Mackintosh Illuminated 'Delivery Phase' application.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust seeks a consultant to coordinate the production of an Activity Plan (AP) for the Mackintosh Illuminated (MI) project, ready for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the Mackintosh Illuminated 'Delivery Phase' application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554201
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79342000 - Marketing services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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