--- title: "Viability Study and Options Appraisal for historic Boilerhouse" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND" published: "2025-10-09" --- # Viability Study and Options Appraisal for historic Boilerhouse Buyer: NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305.json) ## Summary The National Mining Museum Scotland, located at Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Viability Study and Options Appraisal for historic Boilerhouse". This service procurement involves an open procedure method with the main focus on a heritage site, classified under CPV code 92520000. Potential bidders should submit their proposals by 17th October 2025, with the award decision expected to begin on 20th October 2025. This initiative seeks to explore options for the historic boiler house, aligning with the museum's objectives to stabilise the structure, enhance visitor accessibility, and provide new interpretation and learning opportunities about energy history. This tender provides growth potential for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, architectural and structural engineering, and museum services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for preserving historical structures while integrating modern visitor experience elements will find this contract particularly appealing. The project seeks expertise in conducting viability studies, developing design options to RIBA Stage 2, and assessing potential for events provision, creating opportunities for businesses that can blend architectural preservation with strategic development and income generation. Successful enterprises will aid in sustaining the museum's relevance and financial health through this pivotal restoration project. ## Notice This project will focus on assessing a range of options for future uses of the museum's derelict boiler house enabling it to be stabilised and accessible to visitors. Developed to RIBA Stage 2, these options will reflect upon the museum's strategic objectives including; a. Enhancing collections preservation and access - stabilising / restoring the building, preserving its unique Lancashire Boilers and developing interpretation opportunities. b. Development of a connected visitor journey at the museum's historic core through the provision of public access alongside and ideally within a significant building. c. Enhancing interpretation and learning through the development of displays telling the stories of former workers, the building's history and the energy story. d. Assessing potential events provision and income generation, central to the museum's ongoing sustainability ### Lot Information Lot 1 Description The Boiler House at Lady Victoria Colliery is one of the oldest and most significant buildings on the site. Constructed in 1915-1917 the building was originally used for power generation. It was subsequently fitted out with 12 Lancashire Boilers from Gretna Munitions Factory, and remains as one of the few surviving last batteries of boilers of this type in the UK. Steam was the main power source for the colliery, and the survival of the boiler house demonstrates the significance of steam within the context of changes to energy demands and the application of emerging technology. The building is officially designated as At Risk and contained within the listing of Lady Victoria (LB14604). Scope of Works 1. Review existing reports (structural, conservation, business plan, masterplan and past structural concept) 2. Engage with client to evaluate and refine preferred options, considerate of priority works 3. Produce visualisations and base drawings to for design solutions to RIBA Stage 2 4. Collate outline costs according to design options 5. Compile final Viability Study report with options and outline costs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541026 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,909 | | 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 | NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND | | Locality | MIDLOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 4QN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Midlothian South | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541026 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541026&idx=2 14th October 2025 - ITT Boiler House Supporting Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541026&idx=1 9th October 2025 - NMMS Boiler House ITT Brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541026 Viability Study and Options Appraisal for historic Boilerhouse - This project will focus on assessing a range of options for future uses of the museum's derelict boiler house enabling it to be stabilised and accessible to visitors. Developed to RIBA Stage 2, these options will reflect upon the museum's strategic objectives including; a. Enhancing collections preservation and access - stabilising / restoring the building, preserving its unique Lancashire Boilers and developing interpretation opportunities. b. Development of a connected visitor journey at the museum's historic core through the provision of public access alongside and ideally within a significant building. c. Enhancing interpretation and learning through the development of displays telling the stories of former workers, the building's history and the energy story. d. Assessing potential events provision and income generation, central to the museum's ongoing sustainability ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://nationalminingmuseum.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=812305 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812305.json.