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title: "Provision of Stonework Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773701"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND"
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# Provision of Stonework Surveys

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773701

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## Summary

The National Galleries of Scotland has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Stonework Surveys, contracting John Gilbert Architects Limited for this task. This project falls under the Recreation, Culture, and Religion industry category, and includes significant work on prominent gallery buildings located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The open procurement process began with a tender notice on 9th August 2024 and concluded with the contract being signed on 28th October 2024. The project is in the Award stage as of November 2024, with a procurement methodology described as an open procedure.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural surveys, stoneworks, and conservation. Companies with experience in maintaining historical buildings will benefit greatly, especially those with the capability to deliver detailed structural condition reports. SMEs, particularly those with a strong track record in quality works and who meet financial and professional requirements, are well-suited to compete and grow their business through this contract. Given the potential for further surveys and non-exclusive agreements, firms capable of offering consistent and high-quality services will find this procurement advantageous for their business development.

## Notice

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) "The Authority" wish to award a contract for the Provision of Stonework Surveys to a single Consultant. The commission will initially focus on surveys of two of our prominent Gallery buildings, with the option to undertake further surveys at a later date. The purpose of the surveys is to provide NGS with a detailed report on the condition of the stonework to help conserve these important historic buildings and assist with planning and prioritisation of future capital works projects. For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents. The Consultant must have a clear understanding of the Contract Requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed. There is no commitment to a minimum level of work over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum level of work is guaranteed. The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required. In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Consultant and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Contractors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure. Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. It is a requirement that the Service Provider as a minimum, hold or commit to obtain prior to the award of contract a valid Cyber Essentials Basic Certificate (or equivalent) in place throughout the duration of the contract. For further information please refer to the tender and contract documents. Baseline Personnel Security Standards are required under the contract. All operatives who will be working on NGS sites will be required to hold valid basic disclosure certification. The top three highest scoring Tenderers (price & quality combined score) will be invited to attend a meeting with the Tender Quality Evaluation Panel during the week commencing 7th October 2024 (date may be subject to change). Full details are provided in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Options: NGS reserve the right to award a public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in terms of Regulation 33(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Further information is included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518568 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,986 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3DS |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN GILBERT ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45262510 - Stonework
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518568
- 9 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511749

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=10
  29th August 2024 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - V2 - Amendments in red
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=12
  29th August 2024 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - V3 - Amendments in red
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=11
  29th August 2024 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - V3 - Amendments in red
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=1
  14th August 2024 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=3
  9th August 2024 - Section 2 - Contract Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=9
  9th August 2024 - Section 2 - Contract Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=5
  9th August 2024 - Gallery Work Rules
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=6
  9th August 2024 - General Contract Guidance for Contractors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=7
  9th August 2024 - Section 2 - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=8
  9th August 2024 - Section 3 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=2
  9th August 2024 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG511749&idx=4
  9th August 2024 - NGS Environmental Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511749
  Provision of Stonework Surveys - National Galleries Scotland (NGS) "The Authority" wish to award a contract for the Provision of Stonework Surveys to a single Consultant. The commission will initially focus on surveys of two of our prominent Gallery buildings, with the option to undertake further surveys at a later date. The purpose of the surveys is to provide NGS with a detailed report on the condition of the stonework to help conserve these important historic buildings and assist with planning and prioritisation of future capital works projects. For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents. The Consultant must have a clear understanding of the Contract Requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed. There is no commitment to a minimum level of work over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum level of work is guaranteed. The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required. In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Consultant and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Contractors.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518568
  Provision of Stonework Surveys - National Galleries Scotland (NGS) "The Authority" wish to award a contract for the Provision of Stonework Surveys to a single Consultant. The commission will initially focus on surveys of two of our prominent Gallery buildings, with the option to undertake further surveys at a later date. The purpose of the surveys is to provide NGS with a detailed report on the condition of the stonework to help conserve these important historic buildings and assist with planning and prioritisation of future capital works projects. For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents. The Consultant must have a clear understanding of the Contract Requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed. There is no commitment to a minimum level of work over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum level of work is guaranteed. The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required. In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Consultant and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Contractors.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773701
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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