--- title: "Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST" published: "2026-04-21" --- # Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590.json) ## Summary The North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy". This project is categorised under services and involves the conversion of two historic buildings into the Marbles Creative Hub in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, UKM50. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award stage was finalised on 21 April 2026. The successful bid was from Nicoll Russell Studios Ltd, who will undertake the repair and conversion of the Marble Warehouse and Marble Workshop. Key industry dates included the tender submission deadline on 11 March 2026 and the contract signing on 21 April 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and conservation sectors, particularly those specialising in historic building restoration and conversion projects. SMEs with relevant experience and conservation accreditation are well-suited to compete and participate in such tenders. The successful execution of this project will not only fulfil NESPT's aim to preserve cultural heritage sites but also foster local business growth and collaborative projects in Aberdeenshire. Aligning with the NESPT's mission, businesses capable of delivering top-notch architectural services and design solutions can leverage this contract to fortify their reputations and expand their portfolios within Scotland's preservation sector. ## Notice The NESPT wishes to appoint a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to develop a project to convert two listed buildings into the Marbles Creative Hub at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project involves the repair of two historic buildings and their conversion into the Marbles Creative Hub. The buildings involved are the Marble Warehouse and Marble Workshop located at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The Marble Warehouse, or Corf House, is category A listed. It was designed by John Adam and built in 1765. The Marble Workshop dates from the mid eighteenth century and is category B listed. The NESPT wishes to commission a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to take the project through to completion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554330 | | 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 | 21 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £570,000 | | Lots value | £570,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £565,370 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PORTSOY | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB45 2PB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeenshire | | Electoral ward | Banff and District | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeenshire North and Moray East | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NICOLL RUSSELL STUDIOS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554330 - 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549493 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549493&idx=2 12th February 2026 - Site Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549493&idx=3 12th February 2026 - Photo - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549493&idx=1 12th February 2026 - BRIEF FOR CONSERVATION ACCREDITED ARCHITECT AND DESIGN TEAM - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549493 Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to develop a project to convert two listed buildings into the Marbles Creative Hub at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554330 Services of a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to lead the development of the Marbles Creative Hub, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a Conservation Accredited Architect and Design Team to develop a project to convert two listed buildings into the Marbles Creative Hub at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.nespt.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823590 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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