--- title: "Design Team for New Corporate Headquarters" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000735073" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735073" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000735073.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000735073.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2023-06-09" --- # Design Team for New Corporate Headquarters Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000735073 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735073) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000735073.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Scotland is seeking a Design Team for the repair and refurbishment of 5 Charlotte Square in Edinburgh to serve as its corporate headquarters. The procurement process is currently at the selective stage, with a tender deadline of June 30, 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The buying organisation is the National Trust for Scotland, a charity operating in the industry category of Recreation, culture, and religion. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in design, construction, and conservation services to compete for the contract. The National Trust for Scotland aims to combine modern practices with historic preservation at their corporate headquarters. Suitable businesses should be prepared to provide innovative solutions that align with the Trust's 10-year strategy focusing on Conservation, Engagement, and Sustainability. The tender process involves a second stage with specific selection criteria, offering business growth potential for successful bidders within the services industry. ## Notice The Trust wishes to secure a design team to assist in the repair and refurbishment of 5 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh so it can revert to being the Trust's corporate headquarters. ### Lot Information Lot 1 5 Charlotte Square requires a number of repairs, and conservation to elements such as existing floors, walls, ceilings and doors. The mechanical and electrical systems, toilets and kitchen facilities require to be overhauled, and there are damp issues in the lower areas of the building. The objective of the National Trust for Scotland is to create a facility which combines modern working practice and technology with the highest standards of building conservation. The building must exemplify the NTS's approach to delivering against their 10-year strategy, which identifies three "pillars" of activity that combine to deliver NTS's charitable purpose as well as ensuring their organisational growth and minimisation of environmental impact: Conservation, Engagement and Sustainability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480800 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 4DF | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480800 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480800&idx=1 19th June 2023 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480800&idx=2 19th June 2023 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - this amended version has a minor update to the scoring in 3.5. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480800 Design Team for New Corporate Headquarters - The Trust wishes to secure a design team to assist in the repair and refurbishment of 5 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh so it can revert to being the Trust's corporate headquarters. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735073 - https://www.nts.org.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=735073 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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