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National Museums Scotland - Collection Centre - B17 - Replacement of Vapour Detection System

National Museums Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland commissioned works to replace the existing vapour detection system serving the alcohol delivery system in B17 at the National Museums Collection Centre, 242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh. The requirement covers engineering replacement works to an existing installation within the museum’s collection-centre estate. The buyer is National Museums Scotland, a public body responsible for the museum facilities. The existing installation was installed by GSE Ltd, now known as Covol Engineering Ltd. Operations and maintenance information, including drawings, relates to the installation and can be obtained on request. The work is a single requirement for the Edinburgh site, rather than a wider supply framework or recurring service arrangement.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following an open procedure. The single lot was awarded to Covol Engineering Ltd, an SME, on 7 August 2026; the contract was signed on 21 August 2026 and is active. The tender’s estimated value was £120,000; the awarded contract value is £157,348. The contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. Bids closed at noon on 7 August 2026, with one electronic bid received, from an SME. Bids had to be submitted in English and remain valid until 30 October 2026. Staff names and professional qualifications were required, and alternative compliant bids were allowed. The requirement was evaluated through the open procedure.

This award indicates demand from National Museums Scotland for specialist engineering contractors able to replace and commission vapour detection equipment serving alcohol-delivery infrastructure in a museum collection-centre environment. A credible future supplier would need practical experience with vapour detection systems, engineering works on existing installations and the safety requirements associated with alcohol or other potentially hazardous deliveries. Familiarity with operation and maintenance records and technical drawings would support accurate planning, while the ability to inspect the site and work around an operating museum estate would be relevant. The buyer also expects bidders to identify the staff assigned to the work and provide their professional qualifications. Small and medium-sized engineering businesses have demonstrated that they can compete for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Museums Scotland - Collection Centre - B17 - Replacement of Vapour Detection System

Notice Description

Replacement of existing vapour detection system for the alcohol delivery system in B17 at our Collection centre in Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of existing vapour detection system for the alcohol delivery system in B17 at our Collection centre in Edinburgh.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836598
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562859
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45111290 - Primary works for services

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,348 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
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
National Museums Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Postcode Area
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Covol Engineering Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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