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title: "Provision of Stonework Surveys"
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# Provision of Stonework Surveys

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048934

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## Summary

National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) has awarded a contract for the Provision of Stonework Surveys to John Gilbert Architects Limited. This contract, awarded on 28 October 2024, focuses on the condition of stonework at two prominent gallery buildings, with the option for further surveys later. The procurement process used was an open, single-stage procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and required bidders to hold, or commit to obtaining, a Cyber Essentials Basic Certificate. The scope includes architectural and related services to maintain and conserve the gallery buildings, classified within the CPV codes such as architectural building-surveying, and natural resource management services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in architectural, engineering, and conservation services. With a contract value of £91,986, companies with expertise in historical building surveys and restoration can enhance their portfolios and gain a prestigious client in NGS. The contract’s flexible, non-exclusive nature allows NGS to procure additional services as needed, potentially leading to further business opportunities for the successful consultant and other competent SMEs in the sector. The initial focus on high-profile locations in Edinburgh offers excellent visibility for participating businesses, positioning them for future projects in this domain.

## Notice

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) "The Authority" wish to award a contract for the Provision of Stonework Surveys to a single Consultant. The commission will initially focus on surveys of two of our prominent Gallery buildings, with the option to undertake further surveys at a later date. The purpose of the surveys is to provide NGS with a detailed report on the condition of the stonework to help conserve these important historic buildings and assist with planning and prioritisation of future capital works projects. For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents. The Consultant must have a clear understanding of the Contract Requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed. There is no commitment to a minimum level of work over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum level of work is guaranteed. The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required. In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Consultant and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Contractors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure. Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. It is a requirement that the Service Provider as a minimum, hold or commit to obtain prior to the award of contract a valid Cyber Essentials Basic Certificate (or equivalent) in place throughout the duration of the contract. For further information please refer to the tender and contract documents. Baseline Personnel Security Standards are required under the contract. All operatives who will be working on NGS sites will be required to hold valid basic disclosure certification Additional information: The top three highest scoring Tenderers (price & quality combined score) will be invited to attend a meeting with the Tender Quality Evaluation Panel during the week commencing 7th October 2024 (date may be subject to change). Full details are provided in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Options: NGS reserve the right to award a public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in terms of Regulation 33(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Further information is included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037249-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,986 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3DS |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN GILBERT ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45262510 - Stonework
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037249-2024
- 9 Aug 2024 at 07:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025143-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773701
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11042
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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