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Call-Off From Digital Outcomes 6 Framework

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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03 Jul 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Call-Off From Digital Outcomes 6 Framework" has been completed under the auspices of Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency focusing on heritage, tourism, and the built environment, based in Edinburgh (Region UKM75). The tender was initiated through an open procedure, targeting the services industry category. The contract has been awarded and signed on 26 June 2026, with a focus on developing an infrastructure prototype reference stack for The National Research Infrastructure for Cultural Heritage (NRICH). This procurement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), and the total contract value is £556,800. The awarded contract stems from the Digital Outcomes 6 Framework, ensuring compliance with the predefined outcomes under this framework.

This tender provides lucrative business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering digital services within the heritage and cultural sectors. Given the open procedure adopted by Historic Environment Scotland, businesses specialising in digital infrastructure and solutions for cultural heritage have a significant opportunity to showcase their capabilities. Answer Digital Ltd, a Leeds-based SME, secured the contract, indicating a favourable environment for businesses offering innovative digital solutions that align with sectoral requirements and existing frameworks like the NRICH. Companies with expertise in digital transformation and heritage conservation will find themselves uniquely suited to compete effectively in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call-Off From Digital Outcomes 6 Framework

Notice Description

Call-Off From Digital Outcomes 6 Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Development of an infrastructure prototype reference stack for The National Research Infrastructure for Cultural Heritage (NRICH).

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836411
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559364
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£556,800 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANSWER DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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