---
title: "MOUNT MAKING CONTRACT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e497"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-09-21"
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# MOUNT MAKING CONTRACT

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e497

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Mount Making Contract" has been completed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). HES, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, sought specialist mount making services for their historic collections in Scotland. The procurement was for museum-exhibition services, with a focus on adaptability and safety in handling various objects. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure with an award criteria combining quality and price. The contract was awarded to LightlyWest. The contract value is £4800.37 and was signed on 19th September 2023.

This tender, initiated by HES, offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the museum-exhibition services industry. The procurement process, categorised under services, was at the award stage. Businesses experienced in mount making, stone handling, and conservation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers with expertise in lifting equipment, scaffolding, and health and safety regulations would find this opportunity particularly relevant. The contract includes community benefit requirements, encouraging social responsibility initiatives from suppliers that could lead to improved reputation and business growth.

## Notice

HES requires specialist mount making services primarily, but not exclusively, for its historic collections held at Properties in Care throughout Scotland. These collections vary greatly in size, material and theme. Examples include small archaeological finds, large carved stones, artillery, books and archival material etc. HES hold material associated with over 160 properties across Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scale of mount making required will vary from site to site. Some projects may only require one object to be mounted. Larger projects may require over 100 objects to be mounted. Project priorities are fast changing and the mount maker needs to be adaptable to this. The contract requires the Supplier to carry out work both off and on site. Approximately 25% of Historic Environment Scotland's collections are comprised of stone, which range in size and weight. When working with these collections, the mount maker may be required to work alongside Historic Environment Scotland's Applied Conservation and Monument Conservation teams in order to access and move objects. Experience of setting up and using lifting equipment and scaffolding is essential, as is a knowledge of the relevant health and safety legislation that covers this type of work.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027874-2023 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are taken up then this will re advertised in 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,800 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGHTLYWEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2023 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027874-2023
- 24 Jul 2023 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021242-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000739587
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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