--- title: "NMS - Fire Stopping Works" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND" published: "2026-07-30" --- # NMS - Fire Stopping Works Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, initiated by National Museums Scotland, invites tenders for the "NMS - Fire Stopping Works" project. This involves fire stopping remedial works across several museum sites including the National Museum of Scotland, National Museum of Rural Life, National Museum of Flight, and others. Located primarily in Edinburgh, the project falls under the works category, with a focus on enhancing fire safety measures. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 18th September 2026. Contracts will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The open procurement procedure allows electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform, and the contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fire safety and construction industries, particularly those experienced in implementing fire stopping solutions. Firms with comprehensive qualifications and industry certifications would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. Given the scale of the project across multiple locations, the tender is suitable for businesses capable of managing large-scale contracts and those looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector's heritage and cultural sites. The tender offers an excellent platform for business growth by associating with a prestigious national institution like National Museums Scotland. ## Notice Undertake fire stopping remedial works across National Museums Scotland estate as per attached documents. Following Sites National Museum of Scotland (NMOS) National Museum of Rural Life (NMRL) National Museum of Flight (NMOF) National Museums Collection Centre (NMCC) National War Museum Scotland (NWMS) ### Lot Information NMOS - Fire Stopping Works National Museum of Scotland - Fire Stopping Works, in accordance with attached documents NMOF - Fire Stopping Works NMOF - Fire Stopping Remedial Works in accordance with attached documents NMRL - Fire Stopping Works NMRL - Fire Stopping Works in accordance with attached documents NWMS - Fire Stopping Works NWMS - Fire Stopping Works in accordance with attached documents NMCC - Fire Stopping Works NMCC - Fire Stopping Works in accordance with documents attached ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561268 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 MUSEUMS SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1JF | | 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 East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM84 North Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45343100 - Fireproofing work ## Release History - 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561268 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561268 NMS - Fire Stopping Works - Undertake fire stopping remedial works across National Museums Scotland estate as per attached documents. Following Sites National Museum of Scotland (NMOS) National Museum of Rural Life (NMRL) National Museum of Flight (NMOF) National Museums Collection Centre (NMCC) National War Museum Scotland (NWMS) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nms.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838869 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838869.json.