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Newhailes Gardeners Building Construction 2027-28

National Trust for Scotland

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Planning

20 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland plans to build a new, multi-use gardeners’ building at Newhailes House & Estate in Musselburgh, East Lothian. The facility is intended to support the on-site gardening team, volunteers and staff, and to provide learning and community engagement space as part of the estate’s visitor and community services. The planned construction includes a timber-built structure with roof-mounted solar panels, electric radiators, toilets and showers, a small kitchen, equipment and tool storage, and an educational space with audio-visual technology. This is a building construction project with associated electrical, plumbing, heating and fit-out work. It is likely to suit construction contractors and relevant building-services and specialist trades able to deliver a multi-use facility.

The process is at the planning stage: the Trust has announced its intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. The work is described as one planned package, with no division into separate lots. A further notice is expected on 9 November 2026; this is the buyer’s anticipated publication date, not a bid deadline. The project title indicates a 2027–28 construction timeframe, but no contract start or completion dates are stated. The Trust says the works budget will not be disclosed. No procurement procedure, bidding method, eligibility requirements or evaluation criteria are set out at this stage. Suppliers should treat the forthcoming competition details as the point at which the route to market, submission timetable and selection basis will be confirmed.

This planned project may be relevant to construction firms experienced in delivering new timber buildings and coordinating the associated building-services and fit-out trades. The described scope calls for capability across roof-mounted solar photovoltaic installation, electric heating, plumbing and bathroom facilities, kitchen provision, storage, and educational space with audio-visual technology. Main contractors able to manage these elements together, or firms positioned to work as specialist subcontractors, may find the project worth monitoring as it develops. The building is intended for use by gardeners, volunteers and staff as well as for learning and community engagement, so suppliers with experience delivering practical, multi-purpose facilities for public or visitor-facing settings may be well placed. The planning information identifies no specific accreditations, capacity thresholds or past-project requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newhailes Gardeners Building Construction 2027-28

Notice Description

The National Trust for Scotland via this PCS PIN publication are raising awareness and providing notice to suppliers within the construction and works marketplace of an upcoming opportunity. As part of a wider programme of 2031 centenary celebration plans for Newhailes House & Estate in Musselburgh, East Lothian, the Trust will be constructing a new build facility. This will be a learning and community engagement hub type multi use building, used by on site Gardening Team, volunteers and staff to use, enabling the Trust to continue to deliver positive community/visitor services and experiences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

* A timber material build: * Solar PV (roof based) * Electric Radiators * WC bathroom area including shower facilities * Small kitchen facility * Storage room(s) for equipment, tools, supplies. * Educational Space with AV Technology. The works budget is not being disclosed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845543
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566975
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

09332000 - Solar installation

44220000 - Builders' joinery

44621100 - Radiators

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

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
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

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