---
title: "Provision of Scaffolding Services at Edinburgh Castle and Sites in Edinburgh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a64a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-07-05"
---

# Provision of Scaffolding Services at Edinburgh Castle and Sites in Edinburgh

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a64a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland acquiring scaffolding services for various sites including Edinburgh Castle. The project, titled "Provision of Scaffolding Services at Edinburgh Castle and Sites in Edinburgh," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This active tender process is managed through an open procurement method and encompasses a lot specifically for erecting and dismantling scaffolding systems to ensure the preservation of historic properties. The bidding period concluded on 20th May 2021, with a contract value set at £600,000 and potential for renewal extending for an additional year if necessary.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scaffolding and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in working on historical sites. Companies capable of demonstrating financial stability, holding appropriate insurances, and possessing the necessary technical qualifications would be well-positioned to compete effectively. With the anticipated re-tendering in 2024, engaging with this procurement could lay the foundation for establishing a long-term partnership with Scotland's national heritage agency.

## Notice

HES requires a scaffolding service for various sites in Edinburgh. These properties include Regional Offices, Works Depots and Monuments which are open to the public.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The work is for erecting and dismantling scaffolding for scaffold systems including the Turner Plus 8 scaffolding system. All hours to be worked will be advised in advance by the Contract Manager, every precaution must be taken to ensure that the historic fabric of the monuments is not damaged or compromised during the work.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend for one final year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015393-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This is an ongoing requirement so will be re-tendered in 2024. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY ACCESS SCAFFOLDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015393-2021
- 15 Apr 2021 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007897-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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