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title: "Newburgh Lifeboat Building - Museum Interpretive services, detailed design and costing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824405"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWBURGH & YTHAN COMMUNITY TRUST SCIO"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Newburgh Lifeboat Building - Museum Interpretive services, detailed design and costing

Buyer: NEWBURGH & YTHAN COMMUNITY TRUST SCIO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824405

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Newburgh Lifeboat Building - Museum Interpretive services, detailed design and costing" is managed by Newburgh & Ythan Community Trust SCIO. This project, located in the Ythan Estuary, Newburgh, Ellon, aims to transform the historic Newburgh Lifeboat Station into a museum and tourism resource. The procurement falls under the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category. The open procedure has concluded with the award stage completed, signed on 27th March 2026, with the contract valued at £29,200. The project, anticipated to be funded by a mix of grants and internal funding, is set to be delivered by April 2027. Businesses were encouraged to submit electronic bids by the 20th March 2026.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises skilled in interpretive planning, detailed design, and cost assessment in the tourism and heritage sectors. With the potential for continued collaboration beyond the initial contract term, this tender could provide a substantial growth opportunity for firms that are adept at integrating heritage conservation with innovative visitor experiences. Companies experienced in developing interpretive content, signage, and design for sensitive ecological and heritage areas would find this project align well with their expertise, enabling them to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile heritage initiative.

## Notice

The requirement for Interpretation Services relates to the NYCT project to develop a museum and tourism resource based on the historic Newburgh Lifeboat Station. It is anticipated that the development will be funded through a mix of grant and internal funding and will be delivered by April 2027. This contract is intended to provide a comprehensive interpretive plan with detailed and specific costings for all interpretive resources as part of the project. There are 2 elements to this: 1. Design - Interpretive planning and development for the Support Building and Museum, including the production of interpretive concept, consultation and cocreation, detailed and technical designs and all interpretive/narrative content, including signage and interpretation for the sensitive area of duneland and estuary on which the buildings and boardwalk are/will be sited. 2. Detailed Costings - An interpretation scheme laying out detailed indicative costings for all elements of interpretation proposed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Newburgh Lifeboat Building is a heritage asset of significant national, regional and local maritime importance. We intend to restore and repurpose the building as a high- quality maritime museum, telling the story of the first RNLI Station in Scotland and the once busy 19th century and early 20th century port of Newburgh. This will be supported by essential infrastructure that embraces the four National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) investment principles to include saving heritage, protecting the environment, inclusion, access engagement and the Trust's organisational sustainability. Detail of the Services to be Provided Please see the attached business plan, interpretive strategy, survey, inventory, plans and drawings in relation to the above works. The requirement for Interpretation Services relates to the NYCT project to develop a museum and tourism resource based on the historic Newburgh Lifeboat Station. It is anticipated that the development will be funded through a mix of grant and internal funding and will be delivered by April 2027. This contract is intended to provide a comprehensive interpretive plan with detailed and specific costings for all interpretive resources as part of the project. These costings will inform a number of grant applications to bodies including the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Coastal Communities Fund, administered by Aberdeenshire Council. The contract related to Interpretation Services has two distinct parts: 1.2.1 Design - Interpretive planning and development for the Visitor Centre and Museum, including the production of interpretive concept, consultation and cocreation, detailed and technical designs and all interpretive content, including signage and interpretation for the sensitive area of duneland and estuary on which the buildings and boardwalk are/will be sited. 1.2.2 Detailed Costings - An interpretation scheme laying out detailed indicative costings for all elements of interpretation proposed. Delivery of the Interpretation Plan and Costed Scheme must be complete by 10th May 2026.

Renewal: An extension of time may be offered in order to accommodate new information/clarifications required by funders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552734 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWBURGH & YTHAN COMMUNITY TRUST SCIO |
| Locality | ELLON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINE LUND DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552734
- 23 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550124

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=2
  27th February 2026 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=16
  27th February 2026 - Statement of Requirements updated 27/02/2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=1
  27th February 2026 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=15
  27th February 2026 - Invitation to Tender - updated 27 02 2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=14
  25th February 2026 - Shows in more detail the outline design and existing building dimensions with photos
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=13
  23rd February 2026 - Lifeboat shed exterior
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=12
  23rd February 2026 - Lifeboat shed interior
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=11
  23rd February 2026 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=10
  23rd February 2026 - Early Stage Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=9
  23rd February 2026 - Community Engagement Activities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=8
  23rd February 2026 - Lifeboat Shed Inventory
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=7
  23rd February 2026 - Feasibility Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=6
  23rd February 2026 - Outline Interpretive Strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=5
  23rd February 2026 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=4
  23rd February 2026 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550124&idx=3
  23rd February 2026 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550124
  Newburgh Lifeboat Building - Museum Interpretive services, detailed design and costing - The requirement for Interpretation Services relates to the NYCT project to develop a museum and tourism resource based on the historic Newburgh Lifeboat Station. It is anticipated that the development will be funded through a mix of grant and internal funding and will be delivered by April 2027. This contract is intended to provide a comprehensive interpretive plan with detailed and specific costings for all interpretive resources as part of the project. There are 2 elements to this: 1. Design - Interpretive planning and development for the Support Building and Museum, including the production of interpretive concept, consultation and cocreation, detailed and technical designs and all interpretive/narrative content, including signage and interpretation for the sensitive area of duneland and estuary on which the buildings and boardwalk are/will be sited. 2. Detailed Costings - An interpretation scheme laying out detailed indicative costings for all elements of interpretation proposed.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552734
  Newburgh Lifeboat Building - Museum Interpretive services, detailed design and costing - The requirement for Interpretation Services relates to the NYCT project to develop a museum and tourism resource based on the historic Newburgh Lifeboat Station. It is anticipated that the development will be funded through a mix of grant and internal funding and will be delivered by April 2027. This contract is intended to provide a comprehensive interpretive plan with detailed and specific costings for all interpretive resources as part of the project. There are 2 elements to this: 1. Design - Interpretive planning and development for the Support Building and Museum, including the production of interpretive concept, consultation and cocreation, detailed and technical designs and all interpretive/narrative content, including signage and interpretation for the sensitive area of duneland and estuary on which the buildings and boardwalk are/will be sited. 2. Detailed Costings - An interpretation scheme laying out detailed indicative costings for all elements of interpretation proposed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824405
- https://newburghtrust.co.uk/

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