--- title: "Edinburgh Castle WC Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2025-04-04" --- # Edinburgh Castle WC Refurbishment Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424.json) ## Summary Historic Environment Scotland is overseeing a restricted tender procedure titled "Edinburgh Castle WC Refurbishment" within the works category, focusing on the conservation, heritage, and tourism industry. This project entails the refurbishment of WCs at Edinburgh Castle, situated in Edinburgh, UK. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 2nd May 2025 at 12:00 PM and the planned invitation for the second stage on 2nd June 2025. The procurement method is selective, requiring electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in high-quality refurbishments, particularly those with experience in heritage sites. Companies adept in delivering durable and inclusive facilities would find this project well-suited to compete for, given the high standards expected for a world-renowned visitor attraction. With a budget of £1,600,000 GBP, it promises substantial engagement and visibility within the heritage conservation sector. ## Notice Refurbishment of WC's at Edinburgh Castle ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project comprises the re-fit of the existing Main Visitor Toilets in the Lower Ward of Edinburgh Castle. The intention is to increase numbers, improving quality and spatial standards and prioritising accessibility and inclusivity. The new provision needs to have the high quality expected of a facility serving a world class visitor attraction, while also having the durability and longevity to deal with large numbers of visitors. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527613 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 4 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527613 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=12 4th April 2025 - Design Images 3D - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=13 4th April 2025 - Temp Toilets Sketch - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=1 4th April 2025 - Document 1 - Scope of Works - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=2 4th April 2025 - Document 2 - SPD Guidance and Technical Questions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=3 4th April 2025 - Document 3 - Summary of Programme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=4 4th April 2025 - Edinburgh castle Location Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=5 4th April 2025 - Edinburgh Castle Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=6 4th April 2025 - Existing Plans Elevation & Section - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=7 4th April 2025 - Downtakings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=8 4th April 2025 - Design Plans - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=9 4th April 2025 - Sections A-C - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=10 4th April 2025 - Sections D-H - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527613&idx=11 4th April 2025 - Existing Photographs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527613 Edinburgh Castle WC Refurbishment - Refurbishment of WC's at Edinburgh Castle ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795424 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=795424 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=795424 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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