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title: "Mill of Benholm: Updated Building Condition Survey, Cost Report and Business Plan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683511"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST"
published: "2022-02-15"
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# Mill of Benholm: Updated Building Condition Survey, Cost Report and Business Plan

Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683511

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## Summary

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust is seeking tenders for the project titled "Mill of Benholm: Updated Building Condition Survey, Cost Report and Business Plan," located in Johnshaven, Kincardineshire. This procurement is classified under the services industry and is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 9 March 2022. The value of this contract is £10,000, and it will be awarded following the open procedure, allowing all eligible organisations to submit proposals. Key contacts include Paul Higson from the purchasing body, who can be reached via email or telephone for further inquiries.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those with conservation accreditation. Firms capable of conducting detailed condition surveys, cost assessments, and business planning will find this tender especially relevant. The engagement also allows companies to demonstrate their expertise in preserving historical buildings, thereby enhancing their portfolio in a community-driven project aimed at economic development and regeneration.

## Notice

The NESPT wishes to commission a Conservation Accredited Architect and design team to undertake an updated condition survey, cost report and business plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NESPT wishes to commission a Conservation Accredited Architect and design team to undertake the work described below. Part 1 - Condition Survey 1.1 A detailed condition survey of the buildings including the water wheel and mill mechanism. A detailed condition survey of the mill pond, lade, sluices, the retaining wall to the burn, sewage system pumps and reedbed treatment system. 1.2 An assessment of the repair and remedial work required including, if necessary, structural repairs. Any emergency work and/or essential repairs should be identified and costed. Part 2 - Cost Report 2.1 A detailed breakdown of the likely cost of the remedial work Part 3 - Business Plan 3.1 A thorough review and updating of the existing business plan to reflect the costs reported and the current funding climate. Part 4 - Information required by Aberdeenshire Council 4.1 The Council requires the following information before they can transfer ownership to the NESPT: - a demonstration that the disposal by the Council contributes to the promotion or improvement of economic development or regeneration; health; social wellbeing; environmental wellbeing. - a summary report setting out a fully costed (capital and revenue) phased redevelopment of the site - a summary report setting out the benefits to be delivered by the redevelopment and details of the engagement with the local community

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440824 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | STONEHAVEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB39 2DQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440824

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440824&idx=1
  15th February 2022 - CONSULTANT'S BRIEF
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440824
  Mill of Benholm: Updated Building Condition Survey, Cost Report and Business Plan - The NESPT wishes to commission a Conservation Accredited Architect and design team to undertake an updated condition survey, cost report and business plan.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nespt.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000683511
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=683511
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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