Tender

Purchase of Mobile Retail Vehicle

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, for the acquisition of a mobile retail vehicle. This tender, identified by the code QQ/1048, is categorized under the goods industry, specifically in tourism, conservation, and the built environment. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having commenced with the publication date of June 3, 2026. The deadline for submissions is June 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM, after which the evaluation for awarding the contract will begin. The open procedure method is utilised, allowing for the submission of offers electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion and supply to expand their market reach by partnering with a national heritage body. Companies that are technically adept in delivering customised mobile retail units will find this procurement a unique chance to showcase their innovation and ability to meet specific client needs. With an emphasis on economic stability and requisite insurance coverage, businesses must demonstrate robust financial and operational capabilities to qualify for this contract. Such an opportunity is particularly suitable for established suppliers in the automotive and commercial vehicle sector aiming to enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Mobile Retail Vehicle

Notice Description

HES is looking for a supplier to supply and deliver a purpose-converted vehicle to serve as a mobile retail unit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833702
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557209
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 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
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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