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Peebles Chambers Insititute Main Works

Scottish Borders Council

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25 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is procuring main construction works for the refurbishment and adaptation of the Category A Listed Chambers Institution in Peebles. The project will create an integrated museum, library and art gallery, alongside a new accessible arrival space. The works include installing a lift to reach all public areas, reconfiguring internal spaces, improving the main entrance and street frontage, upgrading visitor facilities and building services, and enhancing fire safety. The aim is to preserve the building’s historic character while improving accessibility, functionality, sustainability and community use. This is a works contract delivered at Chambers Institution, Castlegate, Peebles, under the council’s responsibility. It suits principal contractors and heritage construction specialists able to manage refurbishment of a listed public building.

The procurement reached tender: Scottish Borders Council invited offers using a restricted procedure, with electronic submission. The tender closing deadline was 21 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 360 days, and bids must remain valid for 120 days after submission. The council expects to invite at least five candidates to the second stage, with invitations scheduled for 12 October 2026. Selection considers financial and technical capability. Economic requirements include specified insurance and a credit score of at least 50 or equivalent assurance. Technical selection requires similar works examples from the previous five years. Candidates are scored on similar projects (25%), project management (20%), site management (20%), team resources (25%) and added value (10%). Variants are not allowed.

This opportunity is suited to contractors with recent experience delivering heritage refurbishment projects of a similar nature and scale, particularly in occupied or community-facing public buildings. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate qualified project management and site management personnel, an adequately resourced project team, and a credible approach to coordinating complex internal reconfiguration, building services, accessibility and fire-safety works while protecting listed fabric. The requirement calls for employers’ liability insurance of at least £10 million per occurrence, public liability insurance of at least £10 million per occurrence and professional indemnity insurance of £5 million in aggregate. Suppliers must provide staff names and qualifications, meet the required financial standing, and propose community benefits through the council’s points-based system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peebles Chambers Insititute Main Works

Notice Description

The Chambers Institution project involves the refurbishment and adaptation of parts of the Category A Listed Chambers Institution in Peebles to create an integrated museum, library and art gallery, together with a new accessible arrival space. The works will improve accessibility through the installation of a new lift, enhance visitor facilities, upgrade building services, improve fire safety, and reconfigure internal spaces to ensure the building remains accessible, sustainable and fit for community use while preserving its historic character.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chambers Institution project involves the refurbishment and adaptation of parts of the Category A Listed Chambers Institution in Peebles to create an integrated museum, library and art gallery, together with a new accessible arrival space. The building has served a variety of public functions throughout its history and remains an important community asset at the heart of Peebles. The works form the first phase of a longer-term vision to improve accessibility, functionality and sustainability while preserving the building's historic character. Key elements include the installation of a new lift to improve access to all public areas, reconfiguration of internal spaces, upgraded visitor facilities, improvements to the main entrance and street frontage, renewal of building services, and fire safety enhancements. The Contract terms to be used are SBBC Standard Building Contract with Quantities (Scotland Edition).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840348
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563003
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563003
    Peebles Chambers Insititute Main Works - The Chambers Institution project involves the refurbishment and adaptation of parts of the Category A Listed Chambers Institution in Peebles to create an integrated museum, library and art gallery, together with a new accessible arrival space. The works will improve accessibility through the installation of a new lift, enhance visitor facilities, upgrade building services, improve fire safety, and reconfigure internal spaces to ensure the building remains accessible, sustainable and fit for community use while preserving its historic character.

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