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title: "Urquhart Castle - Path repairs and extensions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522629"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-01-26"
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# Urquhart Castle - Path repairs and extensions

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522629

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Historic Environment Scotland for the project titled "Urquhart Castle - Path repairs and extensions". This project falls under the works category within the tourism and heritage conservation industry. It is located in Urquhart Castle, near Drumnadrochit, Scotland. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 11 January 2018, with an award date shortly after on 22 January 2018. The total value of the contract is approximately £110,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those experienced in working on heritage sites, as the project involves the repair and resurfacing of pathways within protected grounds. Companies like Mackenzie Construction Ltd, which have the relevant experience and understanding of Scheduled Monument Consent requirements, would be well-suited to compete for this type of work. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on construction could find valuable growth prospects by participating in such projects, which often require skill in both traditional construction methods and compliance with conservation regulations.

## Notice

This project comprises the repair and resurfacing of the path network across the grounds of the castle and visitor centre site, including installation of railings and limited extension of pathway. The whole of the castle and surrounding grounds, but not the visitor centre, is a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. The works for this project will have been granted Scheduled Monument Consent and any variation to this agreed project may require prior written Scheduled Monument Consent.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project comprises the repair and resurfacing of the path network across the grounds of the castle and visitor centre site, including installation of railings and limited extension of pathway. The whole of the castle and surrounding grounds, but not the visitor centre, is a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. The works for this project will have been granted Scheduled Monument Consent and any variation to this agreed project may require prior written Scheduled Monument Consent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307956 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 18 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACKENZIE CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307956
- 12 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303883

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=15
  9th January 2018 - PCS guide to uploading your tender bid
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=2
  9th January 2018 - Tender Submission Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=14
  9th January 2018 - Tender Submission Form updated to correct year "2018" and not "2017"
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=12
  12th December 2017 - Drawing 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=13
  12th December 2017 - Drawing 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=3
  12th December 2017 - Preliminaries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=4
  12th December 2017 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=5
  12th December 2017 - H&S Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=6
  12th December 2017 - Pre-Construction Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=7
  12th December 2017 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=8
  12th December 2017 - Drawing 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=9
  12th December 2017 - Drawing 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=10
  12th December 2017 - Drawing 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=11
  12th December 2017 - Drawing 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303883&idx=1
  12th December 2017 - ITQ & Schedule Of Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303883
  Urquhart Castle - Path repairs and extensions - This project comprises the repair and resurfacing of the path network across the grounds of the castle and visitor centre site, including installation of railings and limited extension of pathway. The whole of the castle and surrounding grounds, but not the visitor centre, is a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. The works for this project will have been granted Scheduled Monument Consent and any variation to this agreed project may require prior written Scheduled Monument Consent.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307956
  Urquhart Castle - Path repairs and extensions - This project comprises the repair and resurfacing of the path network across the grounds of the castle and visitor centre site, including installation of railings and limited extension of pathway. The whole of the castle and surrounding grounds, but not the visitor centre, is a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. The works for this project will have been granted Scheduled Monument Consent and any variation to this agreed project may require prior written Scheduled Monument Consent.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522629
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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