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title: "Request for Information - Glasgow Cathedral Lighting Design"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000707028"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-09-15"
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# Request for Information - Glasgow Cathedral Lighting Design

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000707028

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland has issued a planned procurement notice titled "Request for Information - Glasgow Cathedral Lighting Design". The tender is in the planning stage and is for services related to the refurbishment of the electrical and lighting systems at Glasgow Cathedral. The deadline for submissions is during the open day on 30th September 2022, where potential suppliers can meet HES Subject Matter Experts. The new lighting installation is expected to enhance the aesthetic qualities of the building while being energy-efficient and easy to maintain.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in lighting design to contribute to the refurbishment of a globally significant site like Glasgow Cathedral. Suppliers with experience in lighting design are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement process is focused on creating a lighting design that complements the historic significance of the building and meets the needs of visitors, congregation, and energy-efficiency requirements. Interested businesses can visit the Public Contracts Scotland website for more details on registration and submission.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the delivery of a refurbishment of the electrical and lighting systems at Glasgow Cathedral. We want to hear from suppliers with a proven track record in the field of lighting design in order to provide us with a detailed understanding of the market and what it can offer. Due to the significance of Glasgow Cathedral, we require more than just functional illuminance; this lighting design must complement and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the building. The lighting designer will need to consider the requirements of the congregation, the experience of visitors to the site, all while ensuring that the lighting is energy-efficient and easy to maintain. Glasgow Cathedral is a site of global significance and one of the grandest properties on the HES estate, and we intend for its new lighting installation to compare favourably against those at similar locations around the world

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the delivery of a refurbishment of the electrical and lighting systems at Glasgow Cathedral. We want to hear from suppliers with a proven track record in the field of lighting design in order to provide us with a detailed understanding of the market and what it can offer. Due to the significance of Glasgow Cathedral, we require more than just functional illuminance; this lighting design must complement and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the building. The lighting designer will need to consider the requirements of the congregation, the experience of visitors to the site, all while ensuring that the lighting is energy-efficient and easy to maintain. Glasgow Cathedral is a site of global significance and one of the grandest properties on the HES estate, and we intend for its new lighting installation to compare favourably against those at similar locations around the world

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459186 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459186

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459186&idx=7
  5th October 2022 - Q&A from Open Day
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459186&idx=6
  4th October 2022 - Issue Sheet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459186&idx=5
  4th October 2022 - Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459186&idx=4
  3rd October 2022 - Various electrical and lighting plans
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459186&idx=3
  3rd October 2022 - Plan E61-001
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459186&idx=1
  21st September 2022 - Glasgow Cathedral - Lighting Design
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459186&idx=2
  21st September 2022 - Glasgow Cathedral - Lighting Design
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459186
  Request for Information - Glasgow Cathedral Lighting Design - Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the delivery of a refurbishment of the electrical and lighting systems at Glasgow Cathedral. We want to hear from suppliers with a proven track record in the field of lighting design in order to provide us with a detailed understanding of the market and what it can offer. Due to the significance of Glasgow Cathedral, we require more than just functional illuminance; this lighting design must complement and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the building. The lighting designer will need to consider the requirements of the congregation, the experience of visitors to the site, all while ensuring that the lighting is energy-efficient and easy to maintain. Glasgow Cathedral is a site of global significance and one of the grandest properties on the HES estate, and we intend for its new lighting installation to compare favourably against those at similar locations around the world

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=707028
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000707028

## Provenance

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