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Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by National Museums Scotland, invites tenders for the "NMS - Fire Stopping Works" project. This involves fire stopping remedial works across several museum sites including the National Museum of Scotland, National Museum of Rural Life, National Museum of Flight, and others. Located primarily in Edinburgh, the project falls under the works category, with a focus on enhancing fire safety measures. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 18th September 2026. Contracts will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The open procurement procedure allows electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform, and the contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fire safety and construction industries, particularly those experienced in implementing fire stopping solutions. Firms with comprehensive qualifications and industry certifications would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. Given the scale of the project across multiple locations, the tender is suitable for businesses capable of managing large-scale contracts and those looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector's heritage and cultural sites. The tender offers an excellent platform for business growth by associating with a prestigious national institution like National Museums Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NMS - Fire Stopping Works

Notice Description

Undertake fire stopping remedial works across National Museums Scotland estate as per attached documents. Following Sites National Museum of Scotland (NMOS) National Museum of Rural Life (NMRL) National Museum of Flight (NMOF) National Museums Collection Centre (NMCC) National War Museum Scotland (NWMS)

Lot Information

NMOS - Fire Stopping Works

National Museum of Scotland - Fire Stopping Works, in accordance with attached documents

NMOF - Fire Stopping Works

NMOF - Fire Stopping Remedial Works in accordance with attached documents

NMRL - Fire Stopping Works

NMRL - Fire Stopping Works in accordance with attached documents

NWMS - Fire Stopping Works

NWMS - Fire Stopping Works in accordance with attached documents

NMCC - Fire Stopping Works

NMCC - Fire Stopping Works in accordance with documents attached

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561268
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343100 - Fireproofing work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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