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title: "Design and Delivery of Cybersecurity Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000814654"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-04"
---

# Design and Delivery of Cybersecurity Framework

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000814654

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a cybersecurity framework to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, aimed at protecting cultural heritage data and systems from breaches. This procurement, classified under the Tourism, Conservation, Heritage, and Built Environment industry category, utilises an open procedure, indicating a transparent and inclusive selection process. The location of service delivery is Scotland, and the contract, valued at £116,400, was signed on 19 February 2026. The procurement process is currently in the contract award stage, with the services categorised as 'complete', signifying that the supplier selection has culminated successfully. The tender was initially open for submissions until 2 December 2025.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those well-versed in heritage and conservation systems, to engage with public sector projects. Companies with robust frameworks for data protection and recovery can expand their portfolio by partnering with governmental agencies like Historic Environment Scotland. The successful supplier, Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd, was chosen based on capabilities suited to safeguarding cultural heritage information, showcasing potential growth for large-scale consultancies and SMEs in cybersecurity solutions. Businesses were required to demonstrate financial robustness and the ability to meet insurance prerequisites, making it an ideal project for financially stable entities with expertise in electronic service delivery.

## Notice

HES is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a Cybersecurity Framework that defines how cultural heritage data and systems can be protected, monitored and recovered in the event of a breach.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Options: Historic Environment Scotland reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of services or as extensions of exisiting services. Historic Environment Scotland may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550873 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,400 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550873
- 3 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542642

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=10
  18th November 2025 - Answers to Questions from 10th November 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=6
  3rd November 2025 - Document 6 - Form of Tender - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=7
  3rd November 2025 - Document 7 - Self Declaration on Russian Links - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=8
  3rd November 2025 - Document 8 - Prompt Payment Form - TO be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=9
  3rd November 2025 - Document 9 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=1
  3rd November 2025 - Document 1 - ITT - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=2
  3rd November 2025 - Document 2 - Specification - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=3
  3rd November 2025 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=4
  3rd November 2025 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule - TO be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV542642&idx=5
  3rd November 2025 - Document 5 - T&Cs - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542642
  Design and Delivery of Cybersecurity Framework - HES is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a Cybersecurity Framework that defines how cultural heritage data and systems can be protected, monitored and recovered in the event of a breach.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550873
  Design and Delivery of Cybersecurity Framework - HES is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a Cybersecurity Framework that defines how cultural heritage data and systems can be protected, monitored and recovered in the event of a breach.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814654

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