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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has initiated a tender process for the project titled "Kisimul Castle - Great Hall Roof Repairs," under the industry category of Heritage, Tourism, Conservation, and Built Environment. This procurement involves roof repairs at Kisimul Castle, located in Castlebay, Isle of Barra. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 21st August 2026 at 17:00 and the bid opening on 24th August 2026 at 09:00. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities specifically for companies specialising in structural and timber repair works within heritage conservation. Given the scope of the project and its evaluation criteria centered on both price and quality, companies with experience in high-quality historic building restorations are well-placed to compete. The opportunity not only offers an entry into or reinforcement of a company’s portfolio within this niche industry but also enhances visibility and reputation by associating with a distinguished organisation like Historic Environment Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Kisimul Castle - Great Hall Roof Repairs

Notice Description

Generally the works comprise roof repairs to the Great Hall roof at Kisimul Castle, Barra.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from those who may be interested in carrying out the replacement of the Great Hall roof at Kisimul Castle including structural timber repairs, works as detailed in the tender documents. Tenders will be evaluated on a Price and Quality basis as detailed in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838916
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561303
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

44112400 - Roof

45000000 - Construction work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45421000 - Joinery work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

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

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