Notice Information
Notice Title
National Mining Museum Scotland - Cafe & Shop Refurbishment Works
Notice Description
The National Mining Museum Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the refurbishment of the existing cafe and retail areas within the Lady Victoria Colliery complex in Newtongrange, Midlothian. The works include removal of existing fit-out elements, flooring repairs and replacement, wall and ceiling redecoration, installation of new cafe counters, construction of a non-structural partition wall, installation of booth seating, brick slip wall finishes, display shelving works and associated electrical and lighting works. The project aims to improve visitor experience, accessibility and operational efficiency while respecting the historic character of the building.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The National Mining Museum Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the refurbishment of the existing cafe and retail areas within the Category A Listed Lady Victoria Colliery complex in Newtongrange, Midlothian. The works include removal of existing fit-out elements, flooring repairs and replacement, wall and ceiling redecoration, installation of new cafe counters, construction of a non-structural partition wall, installation of booth seating, brick slip wall finishes, display shelving works and associated electrical and lighting modifications. The museum will remain operational throughout the contract period, with cafe operations temporarily relocated within the site. The successful contractor will be required to coordinate works to minimise disruption to visitors, staff and museum activities. Tender documentation includes drawings, sections, visualisations, materials and colour palette information, and a pricing schedule.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000834718
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558014
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
-
- CPV Codes
45310000 - Electrical installation work
45400000 - Building completion work
45430000 - Floor and wall covering work
45442100 - Painting work
45453100 - Refurbishment work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £66,700 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £66,700 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 Jun 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 6 Jul 2026 - 5 Aug 2026 30 days
- 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
- NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM 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
- MIDLOTHIAN
- Postcode
- EH22 4QN
- Post Town
- Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM1 East Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
- Delivery Location
- TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
-
- Local Authority
- Midlothian
- Electoral Ward
- Midlothian South
- Westminster Constituency
- Midlothian
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558014
National Mining Museum Scotland - Cafe & Shop Refurbishment Works - The National Mining Museum Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the refurbishment of the existing cafe and retail areas within the Lady Victoria Colliery complex in Newtongrange, Midlothian. The works include removal of existing fit-out elements, flooring repairs and replacement, wall and ceiling redecoration, installation of new cafe counters, construction of a non-structural partition wall, installation of booth seating, brick slip wall finishes, display shelving works and associated electrical and lighting works. The project aims to improve visitor experience, accessibility and operational efficiency while respecting the historic character of the building.
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