Notice Information
Notice Title
Ethics Framework for N-RICH Prototype
Notice Description
The Supplier will design and deliver an ethics framework to provide a mechanism for a National Research Infrastructure for Cultural Heritage to recognise, assess, operationalise, and act upon values-led approaches to data, people, processes, and technology.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Please see Document 2 Specification for full contract requirements
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000832768
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561522
- 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
71354100 - Digital mapping services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £59,460 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 4 Aug 20262 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 Jun 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 31 Jul 20266 days ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Sep 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH9 1SH
- 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
- Southside/Newington
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh South
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=1
25th May 2026 - Document 1 - ITT - For Information -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=2
25th May 2026 - Document 2 - Specification - For Information -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=3
25th May 2026 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule - To be completed -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=4
25th May 2026 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule - To be completed -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=5
25th May 2026 - Document 5 - HES T&Cs - For Information -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=6
25th May 2026 - Document 6 - Form of Tender - To be completed -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=7
25th May 2026 - Document 7 - Self Declaration on Russian Links - To be completed -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=8
25th May 2026 - Document 8 - Prompt Payment Form - To be completed -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY556475&idx=9
25th May 2026 - Document 9 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice - For Information -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556475
Ethics Framework for N-RICH Prototype - The Supplier will design and deliver an ethics framework to provide a mechanism for a National Research Infrastructure for Cultural Heritage to recognise, assess, operationalise, and act upon values-led approaches to data, people, processes, and technology. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561522
Ethics Framework for N-RICH Prototype - The Supplier will design and deliver an ethics framework to provide a mechanism for a National Research Infrastructure for Cultural Heritage to recognise, assess, operationalise, and act upon values-led approaches to data, people, processes, and technology.
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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