---
title: "The David Livingstone Birthplace Project - Proposed Refurbishment and Alterations"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521122"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO DAVID LIVINGSTONE TRUST"
published: "2017-12-01"
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# The David Livingstone Birthplace Project - Proposed Refurbishment and Alterations

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO DAVID LIVINGSTONE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521122

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## Summary

The Scottish National Memorial to David Livingstone Trust is seeking contractors for "The David Livingstone Birthplace Project - Proposed Refurbishment and Alterations." This project involves comprehensive refurbishment work on the main Shuttlerow buildings and Africa Pavilion, as well as site-wide landscaping works in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 8th January 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £3,500,000, with selection being conducted through a restricted procedure allowing electronic submissions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, especially those with expertise in refurbishment of historic buildings and landscape design. Companies must have relevant experience, including a minimum average yearly turnover of £10 million over the past three years, and hold appropriate professional registrations. Bidders who demonstrate their track record with similar projects can position themselves competitively in this significant public contract. This project not only aims at the physical rejuvenation of a historical site but also supports local economic development and business engagement in cultural heritage.

## Notice

The Works shall generally include the following:- 1) Refurbishment and Alterations Work to main Shuttlerow buildings. 2)Refurbishment and Alterations Works to Africa Pavilion buildings. 3)Alterations to existing rear buildings to form Collections Store. 4)Associated site wide Soft and Hard Landscaping Works. Note:- Further works, that will form part of a separate contract, comprise the specialist fit out of the new indoor exhibition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1) Refurbishment and Alterations Work to Main Shuttlerow Buildings. 2) Refurbishment and Alterations Work to Africa Pavilion Buildings. 3) Alterations to Existing Rear Building to Form New Collections Store. 4) Associated Site-Wide External Works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC302846 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO DAVID LIVINGSTONE TRUST |
| Locality | BLANTYRE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 9BY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Blantyre |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45212600 - Pavilion construction work

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC302846

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC302846&idx=2
  1st December 2017 - The David Livingstone Birthplace Project, Blantyre
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC302846
  The David Livingstone Birthplace Project - Proposed Refurbishment and Alterations - The Works shall generally include the following:- 1) Refurbishment and Alterations Work to main Shuttlerow buildings. 2)Refurbishment and Alterations Works to Africa Pavilion buildings. 3)Alterations to existing rear buildings to form Collections Store. 4)Associated site wide Soft and Hard Landscaping Works. Note:- Further works, that will form part of a separate contract, comprise the specialist fit out of the new indoor exhibition.

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- http://www.gardiner.com
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