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title: "National Museums Scotland - Hard Services Maintenance Contract (Market Engagement)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647256"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
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# National Museums Scotland - Hard Services Maintenance Contract (Market Engagement)

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647256

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland is seeking proposals for a Hard Services Maintenance Contract as part of their procurement process, currently in the planning stage. This contract, expected to start in April 2021 for an initial five-year term with a possible two-year extension, aims to cover maintenance for several properties, including the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and the National War Museum at Edinburgh Castle. The annual budget for this contract is around £2 million, and interested parties must complete a Market Engagement questionnaire by 26th March 2021 at 14:00 to express their interest.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in property maintenance, particularly those specialising in reactive, preventative, and lifecycle maintenance services. Companies with expertise in facilities management, construction, and repair services will find this contract well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this process could lead not only to a long-term partnership with a reputable public body but also the potential to participate in an ongoing programme of major repair and improvement projects within Scotland’s esteemed cultural institutions.

## Notice

The National Museums Scotland (NMS) is unique - a place where the cultures of Scotland and the world meet, where the arts and sciences intermingle, a space where the full spectrum of human creativity and invention, across cultural boundaries and through time, can be seen alongside the wonder and diversity of the natural world. Since the building opened in 1866, it has been promoting learning, inspiring discovery, and sharing vital educational resources. NMS is a Non-Departmental Public Body, governed by a Board of Trustees. The core funding of NMS is Grant-in-Aid received from the Scottish Government. We care for collections of national and international importance and present these to the public at four Museums: - National Museum of Scotland (NMoS); Chambers Street, Edinburgh - National War Museum Scotland (NWMS); Edinburgh Castle - National Museum of Flight (NMoF); East Fortune, East Lothian - National Museum of Rural Life (NMoRL); Kittochside, East Kilbride In addition to the Museum sites above, the Organisation owns, manages and maintains the following Properties: - National Museums Collection Centre (NMCC); 242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh NMS is seeking to appoint a new Hard Services Maintenance Contractor to service its estate. The contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 for an initial 5-year period, with an option to extend by a further 2 years. NMS spends in the order of 2 million GBP annually on property maintenance covering Reactive, Life Cycle and Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) works. A large proportion of this is dedicated to an on-going programme of major repair and improvement projects, with an element of minor new works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Museums Scotland (NMS) is unique - a place where the cultures of Scotland and the world meet, where the arts and sciences intermingle, a space where the full spectrum of human creativity and invention, across cultural boundaries and through time, can be seen alongside the wonder and diversity of the natural world. Since the building opened in 1866, it has been promoting learning, inspiring discovery, and sharing vital educational resources. NMS is a Non-Departmental Public Body, governed by a Board of Trustees. The core funding of NMS is Grant-in-Aid received from the Scottish Government. We care for collections of national and international importance and present these to the public at four Museums: - National Museum of Scotland (NMoS); Chambers Street, Edinburgh - National War Museum Scotland (NWMS); Edinburgh Castle - National Museum of Flight (NMoF); East Fortune, East Lothian - National Museum of Rural Life (NMoRL); Kittochside, East Kilbride In addition to the Museum sites above, the Organisation owns, manages and maintains the following Properties: - National Museums Collection Centre (NMCC); 242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh NMS is seeking to appoint a new Hard Services Maintenance Contractor to service its estate. The contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 for an initial 5-year period, with an option to extend by a further 2 years. NMS spends in the order of 2 million GBP annually on property maintenance covering Reactive, Life Cycle and Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) works. A large proportion of this is dedicated to an on-going programme of major repair and improvement projects, with an element of minor new works. A Market Engagement questionnaire has been prepared by NMS to establish the level of market interest and gain feedback/comments on the proposed procurement, and to inform an appropriate procurement strategy. To access the Market Engagement questionnaire, please follow the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WPR2WQW The deadline for completion is 26th March 2021 @ 14:00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409423 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1JF |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras
- 35125300 - Security cameras
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
- 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409423

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409423
  National Museums Scotland - Hard Services Maintenance Contract (Market Engagement) - The National Museums Scotland (NMS) is unique - a place where the cultures of Scotland and the world meet, where the arts and sciences intermingle, a space where the full spectrum of human creativity and invention, across cultural boundaries and through time, can be seen alongside the wonder and diversity of the natural world. Since the building opened in 1866, it has been promoting learning, inspiring discovery, and sharing vital educational resources. NMS is a Non-Departmental Public Body, governed by a Board of Trustees. The core funding of NMS is Grant-in-Aid received from the Scottish Government. We care for collections of national and international importance and present these to the public at four Museums: - National Museum of Scotland (NMoS); Chambers Street, Edinburgh - National War Museum Scotland (NWMS); Edinburgh Castle - National Museum of Flight (NMoF); East Fortune, East Lothian - National Museum of Rural Life (NMoRL); Kittochside, East Kilbride In addition to the Museum sites above, the Organisation owns, manages and maintains the following Properties: - National Museums Collection Centre (NMCC); 242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh NMS is seeking to appoint a new Hard Services Maintenance Contractor to service its estate. The contract is anticipated to commence in April 2021 for an initial 5-year period, with an option to extend by a further 2 years. NMS spends in the order of 2 million GBP annually on property maintenance covering Reactive, Life Cycle and Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) works. A large proportion of this is dedicated to an on-going programme of major repair and improvement projects, with an element of minor new works.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647256
- https://www.nms.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=647256
- https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WPR2WQW

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