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title: "Provision of a Literature Review and Audit of Dundee Sandstone Roofing Slates"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736574"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-07-26"
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# Provision of a Literature Review and Audit of Dundee Sandstone Roofing Slates

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736574

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Literature Review and Audit of Dundee Sandstone Roofing Slates" contract was managed by Historic Environment Scotland. The contract falls under the services category and aims to better understand the cultural significance of Dundee sandstone roofing slates. The procurement stage was in the award phase, with the contract being signed on July 26, 2023. The project location covers Angus, Dundee, Fife, and Perth and Kinross Council areas. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in heritage conservation, historical research, and construction services to compete. Companies specialising in literature review, historical audits, and heritage conservation are well-suited to bid for this contract. The completion of this contract can lead to business growth by establishing expertise in cultural heritage projects and strengthening collaborations with Historic Environment Scotland, a key public procurement authority in the UK.

## Notice

The purpose of commission is to prepare a literature review on the history of Dundee sandstone roofing slate, as well as complete an audit of the remaining buildings roofed with Dundee sandstone (otherwise known as Angus roofing slate or Carmylle slate) across Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perth and Kinross Council areas. The purpose of which is to enable HES to better understand the cultural significance of the material and risk to our built heritage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee Sandstone while predominantly used for paving and building stone, also has a history of being split and dressed and used as a roofing slate (otherwise known as Angus roofing slate or Carmylle slate). There are a number of high status, culturally significant buildings that still have Dundee sandstone slate on the roof, such as the great hall at Edinburgh Castle. There is a gap in the knowledge and understanding of the material, and how it has been used a roofing material. The purpose of undertaking a literature review and audit is to inform what we know about the material, its history, how it was processed and installed on a roof, as well as discuss the cultural significance of Dundee Sandstone as a roofing material.

Renewal: There may be requirement to extend for a further short period of 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484582 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,793 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARA CARRUTHERS CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484582
- 26 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482011

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482011&idx=1
  26th June 2023 - Project Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482011&idx=2
  26th June 2023 - HES Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482011&idx=3
  26th June 2023 - HES Supplier Privacy Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482011&idx=4
  26th June 2023 - Self Certification Form on Belarus and Russia
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482011
  Provision of a Literature Review and Audit of Dundee Sandstone Roofing Slates - The purpose of commission is to prepare a literature review on the history of Dundee sandstone roofing slate, as well as complete an audit of the remaining buildings roofed with Dundee sandstone (otherwise known as Angus roofing slate or Carmylle slate) across Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perth and Kinross Council areas. The purpose of which is to enable HES to better understand the cultural significance of the material and risk to our built heritage.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484582
  Provision of a Literature Review and Audit of Dundee Sandstone Roofing Slates - The purpose of commission is to prepare a literature review on the history of Dundee sandstone roofing slate, as well as complete an audit of the remaining buildings roofed with Dundee sandstone (otherwise known as Angus roofing slate or Carmylle slate) across Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perth and Kinross Council areas. The purpose of which is to enable HES to better understand the cultural significance of the material and risk to our built heritage.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736574

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