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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, pursued an open procurement process to acquire a mobile retail vehicle, with the industry focus on Tourism, Conservation, Heritage, and the Built Environment. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure under the Goods category, was completed on 23rd June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £23,727, was signed with TukTuk (UK) Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Altrincham, UK. The solicitation, identified by procurement ID QQ/1048, detailed the requirement for a purpose-converted vehicle to be delivered within the UKM region. While tenders were submitted electronically, the award followed suit promptly on the same date as the contract signing.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in vehicle conversion, particularly those with expertise in crafting bespoke mobile retail units. SMEs like TukTuk (UK) Limited, with capabilities in niche vehicle customisation and logistics within the tourism and heritage sectors, are particularly well-suited to this kind of tender. By winning such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio to include high-profile clients like Historic Environment Scotland, thereby strengthening their market presence in the heritage and conservation sectors. Organisations aiming to grow their business in similar fields should consider participating in open procedures which frequently accommodate SME engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

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=JUN558493
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£23,727 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUKTUK (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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