---
title: "Purchase of Mobile Retail Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833702"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# Purchase of Mobile Retail Vehicle

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833702

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, pursued an open procurement process to acquire a mobile retail vehicle, with the industry focus on Tourism, Conservation, Heritage, and the Built Environment. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure under the Goods category, was completed on 23rd June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £23,727, was signed with TukTuk (UK) Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Altrincham, UK. The solicitation, identified by procurement ID QQ/1048, detailed the requirement for a purpose-converted vehicle to be delivered within the UKM region. While tenders were submitted electronically, the award followed suit promptly on the same date as the contract signing. 

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in vehicle conversion, particularly those with expertise in crafting bespoke mobile retail units. SMEs like TukTuk (UK) Limited, with capabilities in niche vehicle customisation and logistics within the tourism and heritage sectors, are particularly well-suited to this kind of tender. By winning such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio to include high-profile clients like Historic Environment Scotland, thereby strengthening their market presence in the heritage and conservation sectors. Organisations aiming to grow their business in similar fields should consider participating in open procedures which frequently accommodate SME engagements.

## Notice

HES is looking for a supplier to supply and deliver a purpose-converted vehicle to serve as a mobile retail unit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558493 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,727 |

## 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 | TUKTUK (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558493
- 3 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557209

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557209&idx=7
  3rd June 2026 - Document 7 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557209&idx=4
  3rd June 2026 - Document 4 - Terms and Conditions - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557209&idx=5
  3rd June 2026 - Document 5 - Self Declaration on Russian Links - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557209&idx=6
  3rd June 2026 - Document 6 - Prompt Payment Form - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557209&idx=1
  3rd June 2026 - Document 1 - ITT - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557209&idx=2
  3rd June 2026 - Document 2 - Specification - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557209&idx=3
  3rd June 2026 - Document 3 - Quality and Pricing Schedule - to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557209
  Purchase of Mobile Retail Vehicle - HES is looking for a supplier to supply and deliver a purpose-converted vehicle to serve as a mobile retail unit.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558493
  Purchase of Mobile Retail Vehicle - HES is looking for a supplier to supply and deliver a purpose-converted vehicle to serve as a mobile retail unit.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833702

## Provenance

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