--- title: "Bag Search Facility / Vehicle" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2020-01-03" --- # Bag Search Facility / Vehicle Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, seeks to establish a contract for a "Bag Search Facility / Vehicle" at Edinburgh Castle. This tender falls under the "Tourism, Built Environment, Conservation" industry category, with a budget of £80,000. The submission deadline is set for 30 January 2020, with a bid opening on the same day. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation. Interested suppliers should note that the successful contract will commence on 26 February 2020 and span until 25 February 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of temporary structure installation, event management, and security services, particularly those who can provide portable facilities. Companies capable of demonstrating their financial stability, alongside requisite insurance coverage, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on delivering community benefits, such as training and apprenticeship opportunities, making this an attractive bid for socially responsible businesses aiming to enhance their local impact while expanding their operational footprint. ## Notice HES has a requirement for a facility, to be based at Edinburgh Castle on the Esplanade, to provide shelter to visitors and staff from the Scottish weather. HES must be able to move the facility with ease in and out of the Castle and be able to position it at different locations on the Esplanade and move it to other sites during major events, or when required. The facility will serve to provide a partial visual barrier and will be used to control the flow of visitors. The facility must be large enough to provide space for 4 - 6 security personnel carrying out the searches and must allow level access without the need for steps or ramps. ### Lot Information Lot 1 HES has a requirement for a facility, to be based at Edinburgh Castle on the Esplanade, to provide shelter to visitors and staff from the Scottish weather. HES must be able to move the facility with ease in and out of the Castle and be able to position it at different locations on the Esplanade and move it to other sites during major events, or when required. The facility will serve to provide a partial visual barrier and will be used to control the flow of visitors. The facility must be large enough to provide space for 4 - 6 security personnel carrying out the searches and must allow level access without the need for steps or ramps. Options: The contract is to cover 1 (one) vehicle and then the maintenance and servicing of the vehicle. Depending on the success of the vehicle further vehicles may be required during the life of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376138 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | £80,000 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles ## Release History - 3 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376138 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376138&idx=1 3rd January 2020 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376138&idx=2 3rd January 2020 - Document 2 - Specification of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376138&idx=3 3rd January 2020 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376138&idx=4 3rd January 2020 - Appendix A - Purchaser's Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376138&idx=5 3rd January 2020 - Diagram 1 - Esplanade Diagram - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376138&idx=6 3rd January 2020 - Diagram 2 - Aerial view of Facility - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376138&idx=7 3rd January 2020 - Diagram 3 - Side View of Facility - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376138 Bag Search Facility / Vehicle - HES has a requirement for a facility, to be based at Edinburgh Castle on the Esplanade, to provide shelter to visitors and staff from the Scottish weather. HES must be able to move the facility with ease in and out of the Castle and be able to position it at different locations on the Esplanade and move it to other sites during major events, or when required. The facility will serve to provide a partial visual barrier and will be used to control the flow of visitors. The facility must be large enough to provide space for 4 - 6 security personnel carrying out the searches and must allow level access without the need for steps or ramps. ## Notice URLs - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=609296 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=609296 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609296.json.