--- title: "Mackintosh Illuminated - Activity Plan Development" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Mackintosh Illuminated - Activity Plan Development Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Scotland has initiated a tender process for the development of an Activity Plan for the Mackintosh Illuminated project, seeking submissions by 8th May 2026. This opportunity is located in Edinburgh under the 'Conservation and heritage' industry category. The project aims to prepare an Activity Plan for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Delivery Phase application. The procurement method is an open procedure, emphasising services with electronic submission as the preferred method. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with relevant documentation available on the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, consultancy, and project management services. With a robust focus on engaging with heritage projects, firms that possess expertise in developing detailed plans and reports aligned with heritage funding applications will find this tender especially appealing. Companies capable of effectively coordinating large-scale plans and possessing requisite technical and economic qualifications, as outlined in the tender terms, will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses that utilise electronic submission and have capabilities for electronic invoicing and auctioning may leverage this contract’s specifications for business growth. ## Notice The Trust seeks a consultant to coordinate the production of an Activity Plan (AP) for the Mackintosh Illuminated (MI) project, ready for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the Mackintosh Illuminated 'Delivery Phase' application. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Trust seeks a consultant to coordinate the production of an Activity Plan (AP) for the Mackintosh Illuminated (MI) project, ready for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the Mackintosh Illuminated 'Delivery Phase' application. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554201 | | 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 | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 TRUST FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9LD | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings - 92521000 - Museum services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554201 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554201 Mackintosh Illuminated - Activity Plan Development - The Trust seeks a consultant to coordinate the production of an Activity Plan (AP) for the Mackintosh Illuminated (MI) project, ready for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the Mackintosh Illuminated 'Delivery Phase' application. ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829822 - https://www.nts.org.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829822 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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