---
title: "Palace of Holyroodhouse - South approach gates and railings"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520109"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2017-11-22"
---

# Palace of Holyroodhouse - South approach gates and railings

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520109

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, seeks contractors for the conservation and repair of the South approach gates and railings at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. This tender, valued at £75,000, is currently in the active bidding stage, with submissions due by 19 December 2017. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit an electronic response through the designated submission platform.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in conservation, restoration, and heritage works, particularly those familiar with ironwork and architectural preservation. The works involve addressing significant metal corrosion and misalignment of gates, terms which may favour contractors that have experience with historic buildings and structures. Firms with competencies in structural repair and metalworking will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities, offering a platform to expand their portfolio in conservation projects.

## Notice

The proposed works comprise the conservation and repair works to the ironwork and gates at South Approach to the Palace of Holyroodhouse Forecourt and to the length of decorative railing to Lord Napier's House at the Mews Buildings. These two areas are to be considered and costed separately with a view to being undertaken as one project. The pass gates either side of the vehicle are binding at the head to overthrows, the locking plates are clearly out of alignment and it is longer advisable to open these gates. Ground settlement over time at the east and west masonry piers has caused this distortion. Condition survey report carried out in February 2017 has highlighted this issue and considerable metal corrosion requiring repair and conservation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed works comprise the conservation and repair works to the ironwork and gates at South Approach to the Palace of Holyroodhouse Forecourt and to the length of decorative railing to Lord Napier's House at the Mews Buildings. These two areas are to be considered and costed separately with a view to being undertaken as one project. The pass gates either side of the vehicle are binding at the head to overthrows, the locking plates are clearly out of alignment and it is longer advisable to open these gates. Ground settlement over time at the east and west masonry piers has caused this distortion. Condition survey report carried out in February 2017 has highlighted this issue and considerable metal corrosion requiring repair and conservation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301945 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45421148 - Installation of gates
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301945

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=16
  15th January 2018 - Guide to submitting bids to the Postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=15
  8th January 2018 - 9-PreConstructionInformation20180108 Document updated to show revised start/finish information.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=13
  21st December 2017 - 2-HolyroodGatesTenderSubmissionForm - Updated 151217
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=14
  21st December 2017 - 2-HolyroodGatesTenderSubmissionForm - Updated 211217
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=8
  22nd November 2017 - 8-HolyroodGatesH&SQuestionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=9
  22nd November 2017 - 9-PreConstructionInformation20171115
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=10
  22nd November 2017 - 10-PCIsiteInfo
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=11
  22nd November 2017 - DRG-2017-31-(9-)-001A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=12
  22nd November 2017 - DRG-2017-31-(9-)-003
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=7
  22nd November 2017 - 7-Gate Images
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=6
  22nd November 2017 - 6-South gate Report March 06
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=3
  22nd November 2017 - 3-HolyroodGatesPrelims20171114
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=4
  22nd November 2017 - 4-Specification&ScheduleWorks20171103
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=5
  22nd November 2017 - 5-Holyrood South gate railing condition report Feb 2017
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=1
  22nd November 2017 - 1-HolyroodGatesITQ&ScheduleOfDrawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301945&idx=2
  22nd November 2017 - 2-HolyroodGatesTenderSubmissionForm
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301945
  Palace of Holyroodhouse - South approach gates and railings - The proposed works comprise the conservation and repair works to the ironwork and gates at South Approach to the Palace of Holyroodhouse Forecourt and to the length of decorative railing to Lord Napier's House at the Mews Buildings. These two areas are to be considered and costed separately with a view to being undertaken as one project. The pass gates either side of the vehicle are binding at the head to overthrows, the locking plates are clearly out of alignment and it is longer advisable to open these gates. Ground settlement over time at the east and west masonry piers has caused this distortion. Condition survey report carried out in February 2017 has highlighted this issue and considerable metal corrosion requiring repair and conservation.

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=520109
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520109
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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