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title: "Award of Repairs to the Historic Plasterwork of the Adam Dome"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634851"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-07-06"
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# Award of Repairs to the Historic Plasterwork of the Adam Dome

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634851

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the National Records of Scotland, focuses on the awarding of a contract titled "Award of Repairs to the Historic Plasterwork of the Adam Dome." This project falls under the works category, specifically involving plastering work, and is set to take place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender period commenced on 17 June 2021 and is expected to conclude on 17 December 2021. The notable award value for this repair project is £66,975, with the current active contract awarded to Chalk Plaster, following a competitive bidding process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and restoration sector, particularly those specialising in plastering and historical building conservation. Companies experienced in working with traditional plastering techniques and restoration projects would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, benefiting from the expertise in maintenance and repair of heritage buildings. Engaging in such contracts can help enhance business profiles and expand capacity in serving both public sector organisations and heritage conservation efforts.

## Notice

The Adam Dome ceiling comprises neo-classical decorative plasterwork executed by Thomas Clayton Jnr. to Robert Adam's design of c.1785. The domed ceiling, centred around a glazed oculus, is divided into eight segments by decorative ribs which are further compartmentalised with horizontal friezes creating plain plastered fields which are embellished with cast decoration and smaller run mouldings. The decoration within the largest compartment of each segment include large roundels consisting of plain run mouldings which frame casts of classical figures.The plaster consists of lime-based gypsum gauged plasters applied onto a background of riven (hand split) timber laths. The ceiling from above is divided by primary trusses which has created 12 segments. Each segment is divided into four sections by horizontal timbers which support ceiling joists that further sub divide each section into bays.The decorative elements applied to the ceiling comprise a mixture of run in-situ and bench run/precast mouldings, embellished with cast decoration.The condition of the ceiling from above is generally poor, caused by a combination of missing and damaged plaster nibs, water damage, defective timber laths and structural issues found in the roof space during a condition survey (report appended) carried out in 2019.As a result, a pattern of longitudinal cracking in the vicinity of the vertical ribs, which had reoccurred since the ceiling was last repaired and decorated in c.2007, was observed on the underside of the ceiling. This was further evident in cracking through plaster monitoring dabs applied in May 2019, indicating on-going movement. Movement was detected in most of the cracks in these areas when upward pressure was applied.Trial repairs were carried out in 2020 on an area of ceiling (see appended report) and form the basis of repairs which will be carried out throughout the rest of the ceiling. Much of the work will be carried out within the confined roof space above ceiling, where access platforms and ladders, and a fall arrest system have been installed. Repairs to the underside of the ceiling are accessible from a scaffolding provided by the client.The proposed plaster repairs comprise four main elements:* Screwing up from below through plain plastered areas into timber above. It is anticipated that this work will be carried out before any work is carried out in the roof space.* Plaster nib and timber lath replacement from above using a proprietary repair system.* Supporting heavier decorative elements (friezes and ribs) with wires.* Patch repairing cracks, holes and disrupted surfaces in preparation for redecoration by others.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420304 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,975 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDUCATION SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART; NHS HIGHLAND; QUEENS CROSS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GOLSPIE |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW10 6UB |
| 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 | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 79 |
| Supplier names | A1 VERMIN CONTROL AND DEER MANAGEMENT; ABB LTD, TURBOCHARGING; ABPMER; AECOM; ALLTEC CONSTRUCTION; ARRAN FOOTPATHS AND FORESTRY; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATKINS; AWESOME NINJA; BESTWAY; BOXXE; CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; CEBOTEC; CHALK PLASTER; CITROEN; CIVIC; CO-THOUGHT CONSULTING; COEVAL; COLTART CONTRACTS; CRAIGMARLOCH NURSERIES; D & K LAFFERTY; DAVID RITCHIE & SONS; DDZ MARINE; DEER SERVICES; DELOITTE; DUNCAN WEMYSS; DX NETWORK SERVICES; EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS; EX-PG; FARID HILLEND ENGINEERING; FORESTRY GROUND PREP; FORTH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GALLOWAY FIELDSPORTS; GB BARRELS; GRAFTON MERCHANTING GB; GUARDIAN MOVING & STORAGE; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HIGHLAND DEER AND HABITAT SOLUTIONS; HYDROCK; INTERNET CREATION; IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND; J. A. JONES AND SONS (CHURCHTOWN; J.B.BLACK (AYRSHIRE; JAMES L SCOBIE DEER MANAGEMENT SERVICES; JOHN GRAHAM; JOINT2JOINT SPRAY SERVICES; LEIDOS INNOVATIONS; LORIEN RESOURCING; MARIAN BOYLE CONSULTANCY; MARK HAMILTON LANDSCAPE SERVICES; MATTEST SITE SERVICES; MICHAEL RAMAGE FORESTRY; MITIE PROPERTY SERVICES (UK; MURRAY FORESTRY; OPERATION PLAY OUTDOORS; PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS; R K MCHARDY; ROLAND MCMEEKEN; SENTINEL CLERK OF WORKS; SKILLFLUENCE; SOCIAL CARE COMMISSIONING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES; SOFTCAT; SOLWAY PLANT HIRE; STRANG FORESTRY; STS DEER CONTRACTS; SYCHEM; THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE SCHOOL OF GOOD SERVICES; TRACSIS TRAFFIC DATA; VENESKY BROWN; WATERS; WHY RESEARCH; WILLIAM YULE AND SON; XODUS AURORA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45410000 - Plastering work

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 05:44 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420304

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.gsa.ac.uk/
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- http://www.transport.gov.scot

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