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Tender

29 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is currently inviting tenders for painting services across its Edinburgh and Stirling regions. This procurement process, which is in the tender stage, primarily targets the Conservation, Heritage, Tourism, and Built Environment industry categories. The aim is to identify suitable suppliers to manage painting services for Properties in Care and office buildings. Located in Edinburgh with a corresponding postal code of EH9 1SH, Historic Environment Scotland is conducting the procurement through an open procedure, with electronic submissions being accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Interested parties should note the tender deadline set for 27th August 2026 at 12:00 noon, after which the awarding process will commence on the same day.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in painting and maintenance services in the heritage and tourism sectors. Companies with a strong track record in delivering quality services and competitive pricing would be well-suited to participate. The contract is divided into lots for Edinburgh and Stirling, allowing smaller firms to bid for specific areas. The framework includes options for extension, providing a long-term business opportunity until 2029, contingent on budget availability. Additionally, bidders are encouraged to propose community benefits such as apprenticeships, thereby supporting local employment initiatives, which could further enhance their bid prospects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Painting Services for Edinburgh and Stirling Regions

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) requires a supplier/multiple suppliers to carry out painting services, as and when required, covering the Edinburgh and Stirling Regions. The requirement will be split into lots and will cover both Properties in Care and Office Buildings.

Lot Information

Edinburgh

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details of the requirements.

Renewal: Once the initial period is up, the contract may be extended for a further 12 months at HES's discretion.

Stirling

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details of the requirement.

Renewal: Once the initial contract period is up, the contract may be extended for a further 12 months at HES's descretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838482
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561092
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Once the contract, including all extensions, is up and if there is still budget availability then this contract would be re-tendered in 2029.

Notice Status

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

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

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

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