--- title: "Provision of Seasonal Decoration Services at Edinburgh Castle" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834422" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834422" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834422.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834422.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Provision of Seasonal Decoration Services at Edinburgh Castle Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834422 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834422) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834422.json) ## Summary Historic Environment Scotland has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Seasonal Decoration Services at Edinburgh Castle," a service contract aimed at making the visitor spaces at this iconic location festive for Christmas visitors. The contract is based in Edinburgh and falls under the industry categories of Built Environment, Tourism, Heritage, and Conservation. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, highlighting a streamlined, competitive acquisition method. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been completed with the contract being signed on 2nd July 2026. No negotiations were made post-award, aligning with Historic Environment Scotland’s policy of not accepting supplier terms and conditions or post-contractual adjustments. This tender offers businesses, particularly those within the conservation, tourism, and interior decoration sectors, a significant opportunity to establish or expand their footprint within Scotland's heritage projects. The successful supplier, Fleurtations Plantscapes Ltd, exemplifies how small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can effectively leverage opportunities presented by public sector contracts to drive business growth. The open tender process increases accessibility, allowing a diverse array of businesses a fair chance to compete and potentially secure contracts, while enhancing their reputation and gaining valuable experience in prestigious projects such as working on historic sites like Edinburgh Castle. ## Notice The contract will cover decoration of Edinburgh Castle visitor spaces to ensure that the site look festive and inviting for Christmas visitors, this should include external and internal locations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please see Document 2 Specification for full details ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561526 | | 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 | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £31,190 | ## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FLEURTATIONS PLANTSCAPES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561526 - 11 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557763 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557763&idx=1 11th June 2026 - Document 1 - ITT - For Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557763&idx=2 11th June 2026 - Document 2 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557763&idx=3 11th June 2026 - Document 3 - Quality/Pricing Schedule - To be completed - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557763&idx=4 11th June 2026 - Document 4 - T&Cs - For Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557763&idx=5 11th June 2026 - Document 5 - Self Declaration on Russian Links - To be completed - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557763&idx=6 11th June 2026 - Document 6 - Prompt Payment Form - To be completed - To be completed - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN557763&idx=7 11th June 2026 - Document 7 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice - For Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557763 Provision of Seasonal Decoration Services at Edinburgh Castle - The contract will cover decoration of Edinburgh Castle visitor spaces to ensure that the site look festive and inviting for Christmas visitors, this should include external and internal locations. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561526 Provision of Seasonal Decoration Services at Edinburgh Castle - The contract will cover decoration of Edinburgh Castle visitor spaces to ensure that the site look festive and inviting for Christmas visitors, this should include external and internal locations. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834422 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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