Tender

Quantity Surveyor for Glenfinnan Visitor Centre

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland has initiated an open tender process to engage a Chartered Quantity Surveyor for the development of the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre, located in the Western Highlands of Scotland. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, is classified under services, particularly focusing on Conservation & Heritage. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit electronic tenders by 23rd June 2026 at 12:00 PM. The main contact point for this process is Jonathan Livingstone, and submissions must be made through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. This project, located in a region renowned for its cultural significance, presents a prime opportunity for businesses within the quantifying surveying or related construction and heritage sectors.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth and expansion for businesses specializing in quantity surveying services. Companies with expertise in heritage conservation, construction project management, and the capacity to offer comprehensive surveying services will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Engaging in this renowned project can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, providing visibility and credibility in the industry. The open procurement method suggests a competitive landscape, encouraging participation from well-qualified firms able to meet technical and suitability criteria as specified in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

Quantity Surveyor for Glenfinnan Visitor Centre

Notice Description

National Trust for Scotland issue this Invitation to Tender to appoint a suitably qualified and competent Chartered Quantity Surveyor for our Glenfinnan Visitor Centre development project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Chartered Quantity Surveyor services for the Trust's development of a new Glenfinnan Visitor Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833538
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557087
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

45 - Construction work

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20263 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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