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title: "Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802224"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802224

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency based in Edinburgh, is actively seeking tenders for the "Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework". This project focuses on providing roped access rock face inspections and related geotechnical services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKM region. The procurement is categorised under works, with an estimated contract value of £400,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions being accepted electronically until midday on 18 July 2025. Following this, the award period for the contract will also commence on 18 July 2025. A framework agreement is being pursued, with the possibility of up to four-year terms, initially three years with an optional one-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in geotechnical engineering and roped access services to establish a framework agreement with Historic Environment Scotland. It is suited for companies that possess the required financial stability and insurance coverages – including Employers Liability and Public Liability Insurance of at least £5 million and Professional Risk Indemnity of £1 million. The project, due to its scope and scale, is particularly inviting for businesses capable of handling comprehensive services including de-vegetation and rock remedial works. Companies with a robust financial standing and relevant expertise in providing specialised geotechnical services will find this tender beneficial for growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland has awarded a framework agreement for a Roped Access Geotechnical Engineering Contracting service. The scope of the framework will include, but not be limited to, supporting rope access rock face inspections, scaling, de-vegetation and rock remedial works (dowelling, mesh installation etc).

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: The original term will be for three years, and there will be an option to extend for one additional year, giving a maximum possible four year term (3+1 contract)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546892 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Four years from the contract start date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | GEO-ROPE; QTS GROUP; SG ACCESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546892
- 23 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533110

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=2
  22nd July 2025 - A - 2025 Geotechnical Contractor Framework - Tender Submission Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=9
  22nd July 2025 - A - 2025 Geotechnical Contractor Framework - Tender Submission Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=1
  22nd July 2025 - 2025 Geotechnical Contractor Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=8
  22nd July 2025 - 2025 Geotechnical Contractor Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=3
  23rd June 2025 - B - HES-OPS_PICtoRegions_20250617Rev
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=4
  23rd June 2025 - C - GC Works 2 General Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=5
  23rd June 2025 - D - GC Works 2 Abstract of Particulars
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=6
  23rd June 2025 - E - Geotechnical Pricing Scenarios Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533110&idx=7
  23rd June 2025 - F - Geotechnical Pricing Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533110
  Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework - Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546892
  Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework - Term Roped Access Geotechnical Framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802224
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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