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10 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has initiated a procurement process for the restoration of the Bernat Klein Studio located in Selkirk. This tender, tagged as "Bernat Klein Studio - Design Team," falls under the services category and employs a restricted procedure method. Interested parties should submit electronic responses before the closing date of 11th September 2026. The procurement involves a Conservation Architect led Design Team to act as the Lead Consultant, Principal Designer, and Contract Administrator. Key dates include the contract commencement on 3rd November 2026, with a completion date planned for 30th June 2027. The buying organization, SHBT, is focused on conserving at-risk historic buildings across Scotland and is based at Riddle's Court, Edinburgh.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture to enhance their portfolios by working on a high-profile conservation project. Businesses with experience and accreditation in conservation, particularly those registered with the Architects Registration Board, will find this tender particularly suitable. The project requires a diverse team with expertise in architecture, structural engineering, building services, and landscape architecture, making it an ideal fit for multidisciplinary firms looking to expand their services into the heritage conservation sector. Engaging in this project not only supports growth in specialised service offerings but also strengthens professional credibility and exposure within the historic building conservation field.

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Notice Title

Bernat Klein Studio - Design Team

Notice Description

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust invites responses from Conservation Architect led Design Teams, with Architect acting as Lead Consultant, Principal Designer and Contract Administrator, and including (as a minimum) Conservation Accredited Structural Engineer, Building Services Engineer, and Landscape Architect, for the restoration of the Bernat Klein Studio. The initial commission is to prepare indicatively costed concept design proposals to RIBA Stage 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust invites responses from Conservation Architect led Design Teams, with Architect acting as Lead Consultant, Principal Designer and Contract Administrator, and including (as a minimum) Conservation Accredited Structural Engineer, Building Services Engineer, and Landscape Architect, for the restoration of the Bernat Klein Studio. The initial commission is to prepare indicatively costed concept design proposals to RIBA Stage 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839754
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562008
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 30 Jun 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
SCOTTISH HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST (SHBT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 2PG
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
TLM91 Scottish Borders

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=AUG562008
    Bernat Klein Studio - Design Team - Scottish Historic Buildings Trust invites responses from Conservation Architect led Design Teams, with Architect acting as Lead Consultant, Principal Designer and Contract Administrator, and including (as a minimum) Conservation Accredited Structural Engineer, Building Services Engineer, and Landscape Architect, for the restoration of the Bernat Klein Studio. The initial commission is to prepare indicatively costed concept design proposals to RIBA Stage 2.

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