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title: "Newhailes Gardeners Building Construction 2027-28"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000845543"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "National Trust for Scotland"
published: "2026-10-20"
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# Newhailes Gardeners Building Construction 2027-28

Buyer: National Trust for Scotland  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000845543

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## Summary

The National Trust for Scotland plans to build a new, multi-use gardeners’ building at Newhailes House & Estate in Musselburgh, East Lothian. The facility is intended to support the on-site gardening team, volunteers and staff, and to provide learning and community engagement space as part of the estate’s visitor and community services. The planned construction includes a timber-built structure with roof-mounted solar panels, electric radiators, toilets and showers, a small kitchen, equipment and tool storage, and an educational space with audio-visual technology. This is a building construction project with associated electrical, plumbing, heating and fit-out work. It is likely to suit construction contractors and relevant building-services and specialist trades able to deliver a multi-use facility.

The process is at the planning stage: the Trust has announced its intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. The work is described as one planned package, with no division into separate lots. A further notice is expected on 9 November 2026; this is the buyer’s anticipated publication date, not a bid deadline. The project title indicates a 2027–28 construction timeframe, but no contract start or completion dates are stated. The Trust says the works budget will not be disclosed. No procurement procedure, bidding method, eligibility requirements or evaluation criteria are set out at this stage. Suppliers should treat the forthcoming competition details as the point at which the route to market, submission timetable and selection basis will be confirmed.

This planned project may be relevant to construction firms experienced in delivering new timber buildings and coordinating the associated building-services and fit-out trades. The described scope calls for capability across roof-mounted solar photovoltaic installation, electric heating, plumbing and bathroom facilities, kitchen provision, storage, and educational space with audio-visual technology. Main contractors able to manage these elements together, or firms positioned to work as specialist subcontractors, may find the project worth monitoring as it develops. The building is intended for use by gardeners, volunteers and staff as well as for learning and community engagement, so suppliers with experience delivering practical, multi-purpose facilities for public or visitor-facing settings may be well placed. The planning information identifies no specific accreditations, capacity thresholds or past-project requirements.

## Notice

The National Trust for Scotland via this PCS PIN publication are raising awareness and providing notice to suppliers within the construction and works marketplace of an upcoming opportunity. As part of a wider programme of 2031 centenary celebration plans for Newhailes House & Estate in Musselburgh, East Lothian, the Trust will be constructing a new build facility. This will be a learning and community engagement hub type multi use building, used by on site Gardening Team, volunteers and staff to use, enabling the Trust to continue to deliver positive community/visitor services and experiences.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

* A timber material build: * Solar PV (roof based) * Electric Radiators * WC bathroom area including shower facilities * Small kitchen facility * Storage room(s) for equipment, tools, supplies. * Educational Space with AV Technology. The works budget is not being disclosed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566975 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Nov 2026 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | National Trust for Scotland |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 09332000 - Solar installation
- 44220000 - Builders' joinery
- 44621100 - Radiators
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45421000 - Joinery work

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566975

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=10
  20th October 2026 - 08_Volunteer Hub
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=1
  20th October 2026 - Newhailes Gardeners Building PIN Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=2
  20th October 2026 - 00_Yard Entrance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=3
  20th October 2026 - 01_Arrival
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=4
  20th October 2026 - 02_Outdoor Education Space
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=5
  20th October 2026 - 03_Learning Space view to Service Yard
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=6
  20th October 2026 - 04_Service Yard
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=7
  20th October 2026 - 05_Heritage Learning Space 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=8
  20th October 2026 - 06_Heritage Learning Space 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566975&idx=9
  20th October 2026 - 07_Heritage Learning Space 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566975
  Newhailes Gardeners Building Construction 2027-28 - The National Trust for Scotland via this PCS PIN publication are raising awareness and providing notice to suppliers within the construction and works marketplace of an upcoming opportunity. As part of a wider programme of 2031 centenary celebration plans for Newhailes House & Estate in Musselburgh, East Lothian, the Trust will be constructing a new build facility. This will be a learning and community engagement hub type multi use building, used by on site Gardening Team, volunteers and staff to use, enabling the Trust to continue to deliver positive community/visitor services and experiences.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845543
- https://www.nts.org.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=845543

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