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title: "Lead Consultant - Finzean Mills"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810803"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINZEAN BUCKET MILL CIC"
published: "2025-10-03"
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# Lead Consultant - Finzean Mills

Buyer: FINZEAN BUCKET MILL CIC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810803

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## Summary

Finzean Bucket Mill CIC, based in Banchory, Scotland, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "Lead Consultant - Finzean Mills," focused within the services industry category. The project aims to safeguard historic water-powered sawmills in the Forest of Birse, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The tender process used an open procedure and has progressed from the tender stage, which commenced on 22nd September 2025, and concluded with a contract award on 3rd October 2025. The awarded contract, with a value of £2,500, was signed on 2nd October 2025 and involves delivering an initial RIBA Stage II (Project Feasibility) report. This contract falls within the heritage industry classification under CPV code 92522000 and is supported by the Birse Community Trust.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in heritage conservation and architectural consultancy, particularly those with expertise in building conservation and experience in accredited conservation architecture. The detailed scope in safeguarding heritage sites offers a niche business growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in historic building projects. Arc Architects Ltd, an SME, has been identified as the successful supplier, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to align with governmental heritage conservation objectives. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's portfolio, showcasing their role in preserving cultural heritage through expertly delivered consultancy services.

## Notice

The works are to safeguard historic water powered sawmills in the Forest of Birse

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a tender for the Lead Consultant (Accredited Conservation Architect) to deliver an initial RIBA Stage II (Project Feasibility) report 'Developing the Finzean Bucket Mill'.

Renewal: Subject to scope and grant funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540526 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500 |
| Lots value | £2,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINZEAN BUCKET MILL CIC |
| Additional buyers | BIRSE COMMUNITY TRUST |
| Locality | BANCHORY |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB31 6NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Electoral ward | Banchory and Mid Deeside |
| Westminster constituency | West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540526
- 22 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539664

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539664&idx=3
  25th September 2025 - Correspondence (Answer to Questions) 25-09-2025 (2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539664&idx=2
  25th September 2025 - Correspondence (Answer to Questions) 25-09-2025 (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539664&idx=1
  22nd September 2025 - Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539664
  Lead Consultant - Finzean Mills - The works are to safeguard historic water powered sawmills in the Forest of Birse
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540526
  Lead Consultant - Finzean Mills - The works are to safeguard historic water powered sawmills in the Forest of Birse

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.bucketmill.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810803

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