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title: "Provision of Archival Environmental Monitoring Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Provision of Archival Environmental Monitoring Solution

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a90

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) involves the "Provision of Archival Environmental Monitoring Solution" targeting the environmental monitoring industry. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, this contracting process falls under the services category and includes various stages such as planning, tender, and award. The latest phase, dated 18th March 2026, is in the award stage, following a tender period that ended on 1st December 2025. The process adopted an open procedure procurement method, adhering to the regulations covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement aims to secure services for monitoring the physical environment of storage and display areas across four NRS sites in Edinburgh, with contracts incorporating installation, maintenance, and training components.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in environmental monitoring solutions to expand their portfolio by partnering with a significant public entity like the National Records of Scotland. Given the scope of services required—including sensor installation, data analysis, and training—businesses that provide comprehensive environmental monitoring systems will find a strategic opportunity here. The tendency towards subcontracting within the awarded contract suggests potential benefits for smaller, specialised enterprises looking to collaborate in specific areas, such as installation and setup. Companies with expertise in handling data storage and online portals can augment their offerings through involvement in this prestigious project, fostering growth in the competitive realm of archival environmental monitoring solutions.

## Notice

NRS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Archive Environmental Monitoring Solution that is critical to monitoring the physical environment of its storage and display areas. This will include provision, installation and maintenance of sensors and data loggers, helpdesk support, training, UK data storage and access to an online portal for data analysis and reporting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NRS has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of an Archive Environmental Monitoring Solution that is critical to maintaining and monitoring the physical environment. This shall include provision, installation and maintenance of sensors and dataloggers, helpdesk functionality, UK data storage and access to an online portal for data analysis and reporting.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by an additional 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024427-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £183,602 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024427-2026
- 28 Oct 2025 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068812-2025
- 19 Aug 2025 at 13:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049848-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.conserv.io
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807646
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813172
- https://scotscourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-cour
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00474

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