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Services of a consultant to produce and implement an Evaluation Plan & Report for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST

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05 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust is seeking the services of a consultant to produce and implement a Project Evaluation Plan and Report for the Marble Creative Hub Project in Portsoy. This procurement process, led by the Trust as the buying organisation, operates under an open procedure, categorised primarily within the services industry. Key stakeholders include the central purchasing body and review roles provided by Aberdeenshire Council, ensuring compliance and evaluation. The open tender phase is underway, having been initiated on 5th May 2026, with submissions required by 19th May 2026, and the contract award decision commencing on the same day. The project location is Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, under the classification code 73000000, with a contract value of £60,000 and a duration of up to 1080 days, emphasising historic building preservation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultants specialising in building preservation and project evaluation, particularly those with expertise in historic refurbishments and cultural projects. Ideal business candidates would be well-versed in handling projects involving listed buildings and delivering detailed evaluation plans. Moreover, the open procurement method offers a fair opportunity for various businesses to compete, as electronic submissions are facilitated via the Public Contracts Scotland site. The selected consultant will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and implementation of the evaluation strategy, thereby contributing to the growth and success of the Marble Creative Hub, an initiative aimed at revitalising historic infrastructure in Portsoy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services of a consultant to produce and implement an Evaluation Plan & Report for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy

Notice Description

The NESPT wishes to appoint a consultant to produce and implement a Project Evaluation Plan for the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project and undertake the Evaluation of the Project.

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 consultant to support the development and delivery of the project through the creation and implementation of a Project Evaluation Plan and Evaluation Report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830984
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555112
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 days 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
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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

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Notice Documents

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