--- title: "Kisimul Castle - Tower Stair Replacement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2025-07-17" --- # Kisimul Castle - Tower Stair Replacement Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Kisimul Castle - Tower Stair Replacement" was managed by Historic Environment Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh. This contract falls under the industry categories of Tourism, Conservation, Built Environment, and Heritage. The contract pertains to works to be carried out at Kisimul Castle, Castlebay, Isle of Barra. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and it progressed from the tender stage, announced in March 2025, to the awarding of the contract by July 2025. Key deadlines included the tender submission period ending on 25 April 2025, and the award period commencement on 28 April 2025. The contract has a duration of 30 days. Go-Wright Ltd, a SME based in Clydebank, secured the contract valued at £48,677, which was signed on 10 June 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and heritage sectors, especially SMEs capable of delivering high-quality workmanship for specialised restoration projects. Firms with expertise in timber work, historical restoration, and those familiar with the logistic demands of working at heritage sites could benefit considerably. The project evaluation was based on a combination of price and quality, making it ideal for businesses capable of balancing cost-efficiency with superior project delivery standards. Given the comprehensive tender documentation and support for electronic responses, this procurement process was accessible and provided fair competition for interested parties. ## Notice Generally the works comprise replacement of the existing timber access stair to the Tower at Kisimul Castle, Barra ### Lot Information Lot 1 Historic Environment Scotland is seeking tenders from those who may be interested in carrying out the replacement of an timber external access stair to the Tower 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=JUL534907 | | 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 | 17 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 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 | £48,677 | ## 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 | GO-WRIGHT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44233000 - Staircases - 45000000 - Construction work - 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work ## Release History - 17 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534907 - 20 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526405 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526405&idx=8 26th March 2025 - Site Visit Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526405&idx=1 20th March 2025 - Invitation to Quote - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526405&idx=2 20th March 2025 - Tender Submission Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526405&idx=3 20th March 2025 - Preliminaries - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526405&idx=4 20th March 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526405&idx=5 20th March 2025 - Health & Safety Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526405&idx=6 20th March 2025 - Pre Construction Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR526405&idx=7 20th March 2025 - Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526405 Kisimul Castle - Tower Stair Replacement - Generally the works comprise replacement of the existing timber access stair to the Tower at Kisimul Castle, Barra - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534907 Kisimul Castle - Tower Stair Replacement - Generally the works comprise replacement of the existing timber access stair to the Tower at Kisimul Castle, Barra ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793853 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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