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title: "Expert Advice on Tartans and Tartan Registrations"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835925"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# Expert Advice on Tartans and Tartan Registrations

Buyer: NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835925

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## Summary

The National Records of Scotland has concluded a public procurement process titled "Expert Advice on Tartans and Tartan Registrations". This contract falls under the industry category of General Public Services, specifically public records, and pertains to the location of Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract being formally signed on 23rd June 2026. This procurement process utilised a limited method, where the contract was awarded without prior call for competition due to the unique technical expertise required, which is available only from The Scottish Tartans Authority. The entire process involved the provision of specialist advice regarding tartan registrations and related queries. The contract is valued at £28,000 GBP.

This tender presents a unique business growth opportunity for entities with specialised knowledge in tartan history and design. The procurement highlights the necessity of highly specialised skills, indicating that businesses with expertise in niche fields such as Scottish heritage and crafts could find similar opportunities beneficial for expansion. The involvement of The Scottish Tartans Authority, an SME with unique capabilities, exemplifies the advantage of holding specialised industry knowledge. Businesses that can offer proprietary expertise in specific areas where competition is limited would be well-suited to compete in similar types of procurement processes.

## Notice

Provision of advice regarding tartan registrations, as well as responding to queries raised in relation to proposed tartans and tartans that are already registered by the SRTA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of specialist expert advice regarding tartans and tartan registrations to the Scottish Register of Tartans. The contract has been awarded using a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The required services can only be delivered by a particular supplier due to their unique and highly specialised expertise in tartan design and heritage, and their recognised authority in this niche field. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and competition is therefore absent.

### Procurement Information

Expert advice is required in relation to the registering of new tartans and making amendments to old (legacy) tartan entries. There is no other supplier who can offer the required expertise that can be supplied by the Scottish Tartans Authority. They are the experts in tartan history and research in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559972 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| 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 | £28,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SCOTTISH TARTANS AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559972

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559972
  Expert Advice on Tartans and Tartan Registrations - Provision of advice regarding tartan registrations, as well as responding to queries raised in relation to proposed tartans and tartans that are already registered by the SRTA.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835925

## Provenance

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