---
title: "Kisimul Castle - Great Hall Internal Support Structure"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792891"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-06-03"
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# Kisimul Castle - Great Hall Internal Support Structure

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792891

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency located in Edinburgh, has concluded an open procurement process for the implementation of an internal support structure at the Great Hall of Kisimul Castle, located on the Isle of Barra. This project, part of the industry category of Conservation and Built Environment, reached the completion stage with JML Contracts Ltd, an SME based in Aberuthven, being awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 2nd June 2025, and its value amounts to GBP 124,370.25. The tender involved a competitive landscape with three bids submitted electronically by SMEs, ensuring a rigorous evaluation based on price and quality metrics.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on heritage conservation and construction. Companies with expertise in timber and masonry work would find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. It also emphasises the value of electronic tender submissions, illustrating the importance of understanding digital procurement methods. Successful completion of such projects not only boosts the portfolio of the contractors but also solidifies their reputation and trust with key national bodies like Historic Environment Scotland, opening doors to further opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

Generally the works comprise installation of an internal support structure to the Great Hall and Marions Extension buildings at Kisimul Castle, Barra. The support stucture comprises timber beams and joists supported off masonry piers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from those who may be interested in carrying out the installation of an internal support structure to the Great Hall and Marions Extension buildings at Kisimul Castle, 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=JUN531655 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 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 | £124,370 |

## 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
- 45223200 - Structural works
- 45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation 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=JUN531655
- 11 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525670

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=8
  26th March 2025 - Site visit information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=9
  26th March 2025 - Site visit information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=1
  11th March 2025 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=2
  11th March 2025 - Tender Submission Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=3
  11th March 2025 - Preliminaries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=4
  11th March 2025 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=5
  11th March 2025 - Health & Safety Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=6
  11th March 2025 - Pre Construction Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525670&idx=7
  11th March 2025 - Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525670
  Kisimul Castle - Great Hall Internal Support Structure - Generally the works comprise installation of an internal support structure to the Great Hall and Marions Extension buildings at Kisimul Castle, Barra. The support stucture comprises timber beams and joists supported off masonry piers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531655
  Kisimul Castle - Great Hall Internal Support Structure - Generally the works comprise installation of an internal support structure to the Great Hall and Marions Extension buildings at Kisimul Castle, Barra. The support stucture comprises timber beams and joists supported off masonry piers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792891
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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