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Mackintosh Illuminated - Standing Building Survey

National Trust for Scotland

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14 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking an archaeological consultant to carry out a Standing Building Survey and archaeological report for Hill House, a significant historic building in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute. The work is intended to establish an understanding of the building, its fabric and heritage significance, supporting a future conservation and repair scheme. That scheme may involve alterations and includes development of a new roughcast material to address chronic damp problems. This is a heritage consultancy service, with the principal classification covering architectural and archaeological surveying. The National Trust for Scotland is the buying organisation. Delivery and investigation will focus on Hill House in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute.

The process reached tender: the National Trust for Scotland invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission in English. The deadline for responses was 7 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening at the same time and evaluation scheduled to begin then. The single lot covers a contract running from 12 September to 30 November 2026. Selection is based on suitability, as set out in the invitation to tender. Variant bids are not allowed. The procedure includes an electronic auction. The contract supports electronic payment and ordering, and allows electronic invoicing. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits archaeological consultancies and heritage specialists able to undertake standing building surveys and produce robust archaeological reports for significant historic properties. Suppliers should be able to investigate building fabric, document architectural and archaeological evidence, interpret heritage significance and present findings that can inform conservation and repair decisions. Experience of working with protected, complex or architecturally important buildings would be directly relevant, particularly where surveys must support future alterations and technical approaches to persistent damp. The requirement also favours teams able to engage with conservation professionals and translate research into practical evidence for a repair scheme. It is a focused assignment for a specialist consultant or small experienced heritage practice with the capacity to complete survey, analysis and reporting within the required delivery window.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mackintosh Illuminated - Standing Building Survey

Notice Description

The National Trust for Scotland wishes to appoint an archaeological consultant to produce a Standing Building Survey / Archaeological Report on the Hill House in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute. Our objective in commissioning a this survey is to secure an understanding of a building and its significance to inform the preparation of the future scheme of conservation and repair which may involve alteration, and will certainly comprise a new roughcast material being developed so as to address the chronic damp issues of the fabric.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Trust for Scotland wishes to appoint an archaeological consultant to produce a Standing Building Survey / Archaeological Report on the Hill House in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute. Our objective in commissioning a this survey is to secure an understanding of a building and its significance to inform the preparation of the future scheme of conservation and repair which may involve alteration, and will certainly comprise a new roughcast material being developed so as to address the chronic damp issues of the fabric.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839351
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562347
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71315000 - Building services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 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 Trust for Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9LD
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562347
    Mackintosh Illuminated - Standing Building Survey - The National Trust for Scotland wishes to appoint an archaeological consultant to produce a Standing Building Survey / Archaeological Report on the Hill House in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute. Our objective in commissioning a this survey is to secure an understanding of a building and its significance to inform the preparation of the future scheme of conservation and repair which may involve alteration, and will certainly comprise a new roughcast material being developed so as to address the chronic damp issues of the fabric.

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