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NMOS - Gallery 8 - Replacement of Blackout film

National Museums Scotland

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16 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland is procuring works to replace the existing blackout film on the glazed rooflight at Gallery 8 of the National Museum of Scotland, 44 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The replacement film must be fitted externally and be UV protected. This is a building and glazing-related works requirement, covering the removal and replacement of blackout film on the gallery rooflight. The procurement is for the museum’s site in Edinburgh and is being bought by National Museums Scotland. The scope is supported by photographs, glazing plans, approximate glass measurements and a written scope describing the Gallery 8 blackout film works. Suppliers should therefore be able to assess the rooflight arrangement and proposed work from the available site information before deciding whether the requirement matches their services.

The procurement has reached tender: National Museums Scotland invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. It comprises one lot. The estimated value is £30,000. Bids were due by 7 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with tenders opened at that time by at least two permanent members of the National Museums Scotland Estates team. The contract period is 16 September 2026 to 30 October 2026. Bids must remain valid for 90 days and must be submitted in English. Variants are not allowed. The works must be completed within the agreed programme, or within subsequently agreed dates with the client. The tender is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits specialist window-film, solar-control-film, glazing or building-maintenance contractors able to work on glazed rooflights and carry out external film installation safely and accurately. The requirement calls for replacement of existing blackout film, including externally fitted UV-protected film, so relevant experience in measuring, preparing and applying film to roof glazing will be useful. The supporting material includes gallery photographs, rooflight and horizontal glazing plans, and glass-size spreadsheets, favouring suppliers able to interpret technical drawings and site dimensions and plan installation around an operational museum environment. Every operative must hold a basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate issued no more than three months before the contract commences. Contractors must also have sufficient labour, equipment and project management capacity to deliver the works within the agreed programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NMOS - Gallery 8 - Replacement of Blackout film

Notice Description

NMOS - Gallery 8 - Replacement of Blackout film

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of existing window blackout film on the glazed rooflight on Gallery 8, please note that the window film is to be fitted externally and that it must be UV protected.. All operatives must have a basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate no older than 3 months at the commencement of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560336
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44221000 - Windows, doors and related items

44221100 - Windows

45441000 - Glazing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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 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

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