--- title: "Kisimul Castle - Castlebay Pier Repairs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2025-06-03" --- # Kisimul Castle - Castlebay Pier Repairs Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905.json) ## Summary Historic Environment Scotland initiated a procurement process for carrying out concrete repairs to the pier at Castlebay, Isle of Barra, as part of the project titled "Kisimul Castle - Castlebay Pier Repairs". This procurement falls within the industry category of Tourism, Conservation, and Built Environment, and the main procurement category is works. The location is specifically Castlebay, Isle of Barra. The open procedure method was used to facilitate the tender, concluding with an award on 19 December 2024, and the contract has been active since 14 January 2025, valued at £72,029. The procurement process included key stages such as electronic submission and evaluation of bids based on price and quality. The tender was managed by Historic Environment Scotland, with a review body headquartered at Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court. This tender opened significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction and concrete repair services. With an open procurement method, the opportunity was especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, exemplified by JML Contracts Ltd, who successfully secured the contract. Firms proficient in heritage conservation and maintaining historic structures would find such tenders advantageous for enhancing their portfolios and gaining recognition in government projects. The inclusion of electronic submissions indicates an emphasis on modern, efficient tendering processes, and the focus on quality and pricing criteria offers a balanced opportunity for competitive bids, fostering business growth within the sector. ## Notice Generally the works comprise carrying out concrete repairs to the existing pier at Castlebay, Isle of Barra. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from those who may be interested in carrying out repairs to the existing concrete pier at Castlebay, works as detailed in the tender documents. Tenders will be evaluated on a Price and Quality basis as detailed in the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531653 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £72,029 | ## 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 | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JML CONTRACTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ## Release History - 3 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531653 - 21 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518783 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518783&idx=1 21st November 2024 - Invitation to Quote - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518783&idx=2 21st November 2024 - Tender Submission Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518783&idx=3 21st November 2024 - Preliminaries - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518783&idx=4 21st November 2024 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518783&idx=5 21st November 2024 - Health and Safety Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518783&idx=6 21st November 2024 - Drawing PIC333-2024-CE-09 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518783&idx=7 21st November 2024 - Pre Construction Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518783 Kisimul Castle - Castlebay Pier Repairs - Generally the works comprise carrying out concrete repairs to the existing pier at Castlebay, Isle of Barra. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531653 Kisimul Castle - Castlebay Pier Repairs - Generally the works comprise carrying out concrete repairs to the existing pier at Castlebay, Isle of Barra. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783905 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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