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National Retail Shop, Cafe & Kitchen Fit-Out Framework (2027-35)

National Trust for Scotland

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Planning

21 Oct 2026 at 01:00

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

The National Trust for Scotland is developing a national framework for fit-out works at multiple sites across Scotland. The work covers shop and retail spaces, cafés and restaurants, and back-of-house kitchens, as well as unplanned or reactive repairs, maintenance and miscellaneous small works. This is construction and interior fit-out work, including joinery and related works. The Trust is the buying organisation. The framework is intended to support a range of fit-out services across its Scottish sites, rather than a single location or one defined building project. Suppliers in construction, joinery and commercial fit-out may find the scope relevant, particularly those able to cover more than one type of retail, hospitality or kitchen environment.

The procurement is at the planning stage: the National Trust for Scotland has announced its intention to develop a national fit-out framework, but has not yet invited tenders. The framework remains in development and may change. The Trust estimates works spend of £10 million over the contract duration. It expects to issue a further notice on 7 January 2027. The Trust is seeking prospective contractors’ views through an optional supplier survey, intended to help shape the framework; survey responses were invited by 26 November 2026. This is market engagement, not a bid submission deadline. The planned procurement is described as a framework, but the process, contract duration, eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria have not yet been set out.

This early engagement is most relevant to contractors with practical experience in retail, café or restaurant fit-outs, commercial kitchens, joinery, and responsive repair and maintenance or small works. Businesses able to deliver across multiple sites in Scotland and handle varied fit-out requirements are likely to be well placed to contribute as the framework is shaped. The Trust is explicitly asking prospective fit-out and works contractors to describe their services and share views or ideas on the framework’s design. Suppliers can use the survey to explain their capabilities and operational considerations, including how a national arrangement could work for different types of work. The procurement is still being developed, so this is a preparation and engagement opportunity rather than a current invitation to tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Retail Shop, Cafe & Kitchen Fit-Out Framework (2027-35)

Notice Description

Retail Shop, Cafe, Kitchen fit-out works (National framework)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Trust for Scotland via this PCS PIN publication are raising awareness and providing notice to contractor suppliers within the construction/joinery/fit out sector of an upcoming opportunity. We are excited to share a new national fit-out framework with an estimated works spend of 10,000,000 GBP over the contract duration is in development. This will provide various fit-out services across Scotland. - Shop / Retail Fit-Out - Cafe / Restaurant Fit-Out - Kitchen (back of house) Fit-Out - Unplanned / Reactive Repairs & Maintenance, Miscellaneous or Small Works This framework is still in development, and subject to change, and we are keen to hear from prospective fit-out and works contractors on their views to help us shape this national framework.. Contractors are invited to tell us more about their fit-out services and voice thoughts or ideas on how the Trusts framework is shaped. This is facilitated via a short Microsoft Forms survey at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xpGR2udcsR This survey will remain open for response until 23:59 on Thursday, 26 November, 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846288
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567109
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39170000 - Shop furniture

45210000 - Building construction work

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

45212313 - Museum construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45212354 - Castle construction work

45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings

45212420 - Construction work for restaurants and similar facilities

45212421 - Restaurant construction work

45212423 - Cafeteria construction work

45212500 - Kitchen or restaurant conversion

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

45213110 - Shop buildings construction work

45213112 - Shop units construction work

45262700 - Building alteration work

45400000 - Building completion work

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 20273 months 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

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