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Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland, located in Edinburgh, is seeking tenders for the project titled "National War Museum Scotland - Gallery 2 and 3 - Sand and reseal floors," under the industry category of works. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with the end date for tender submissions set for 11th August 2026 at 12:00 PM. The project will take place at the National War Museum Scotland, located within Edinburgh Castle. The contract requires work to be performed between 17th August and 28th August 2026, and it necessitates that operatives have a Basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate no older than three months. This open procedure will be conducted through electronic submissions, as facilitated by the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in flooring and building maintenance, particularly those experienced in working within heritage or museum environments. The requirement for a Basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate suggests that businesses with robust compliance and personnel training could be well-suited for this project. Firms capable of flexible working hours may also find an advantage, as the work can be conducted both within and outside normal hours. With a budget of £10,000, this opportunity allows businesses to showcase their skills in a high-profile public space, potentially leading to more project opportunities within the cultural heritage sector.

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Notice Title

National War Museum Scotland - Gallery 2 and 3 - Sand and reseal floors

Notice Description

Galleries 2 and 3, sand and reseal floors. This work must be carried out from 17th August - 28th August 2026. The works can be carried out either within or out with Normal Working Hours (0800 - 1700) Operatives must have a basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate no older than 3 months from issue.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Galleries 2 and 3, sand and reseal floors. This work must be carried out from 17th August - 28th August 2026. The works can be carried out either within or out with Normal Working Hours (0800 - 1700) Operatives must have a basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate no older than 3 months from issue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838834
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561239
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

44112210 - Solid flooring

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45421000 - Joinery work

45432114 - Wood flooring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS 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
EH1 1JF
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561239
    National War Museum Scotland - Gallery 2 and 3 - Sand and reseal floors - Galleries 2 and 3, sand and reseal floors. This work must be carried out from 17th August - 28th August 2026. The works can be carried out either within or out with Normal Working Hours (0800 - 1700) Operatives must have a basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate no older than 3 months from issue.

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