Official UK procurement notice
Building Renovation and Adaptation of Existing Building for Museum Collection and Office Space
Authority: National Mining Museum Scotland
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionRenovation and adaptation of the National Mining Museum Scotland's existing building to house museum collections and office space. This includes works such as roof repair, window replacement, plumbing, electrical system upgrades, and interior modifications to accommodate museum operations.
CPV: Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The contract involves the renovation and adaptation of an existing building at the…
The contract involves the renovation and adaptation of an existing building at the National Mining Museum Scotland. The work will include a variety of building and civil engineering activities, such as replacing windows with double glazing, removing gas boilers and radiators, installing electrical heaters, fire doors, toilets, flooring, false walls, plastering, plumbing, and conducting fixed wire testing. The project will also include the installation of new racking for museum collections, plasterboard work, screed repairs, and painting, ensuring the building is suitable for housing the museum's collection and office staff.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality of the renovation work, including adherence to specified standards, attention to detail, and use of materials that meet preservation requirements for museum collections: 60%
- price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality of the renovation work, including adherence to specified standards, attention to detail, and use of materials that meet preservation requirements for museum collections: 60
- Price: 40
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 12 Feb 2025, 10:15 GMT
- Last source update
- 21 Feb 2025, 09:42 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 10 Mar 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-004169- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc2Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Contract Performance Conditions:
Contractors must demonstrate:
Relevant experience in heritage or museum projects of a similar scale and complexity.
Capacity to manage projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring quality outcomes.
Commitment to sustainability and the use of environmentally responsible materials.
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
Compliance with UK regulations on fair wages, ensuring that all employees are paid at least the National Minimum Wage (or National Living Wage, where applicable).
Submission Requirements:
Contractors must submit the following documents with their proposal:
Company profile and portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
Curriculum Vitae (CVs) of key personnel assigned to the project.
References from previous clients attesting to successful project delivery.
Publisher note: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=789990. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:789990) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=789990
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 24 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 10 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
21 Feb 2025 → 6 Jun 2025 · 4 dates- Notice published21 Feb 2025, 09:42 GMT
- Submission deadline24 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Bids opened10 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids must remain valid until6 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST
Notice history
4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Feb 2025- Deadline moved to 24 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT21 Feb 2025, 09:42 GMT+3 days · was 21 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Status changed to active21 Feb 2025, 09:42 GMT
- Procurement method changed21 Feb 2025, 09:42 GMT
- Deadline moved to 7 Mar 2025, 17:00 GMT21 Feb 2025, 09:42 GMT+11 days · was 24 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
Published amendments (4 · 4 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 7 Mar 2025 | 21 Feb 2025 | -14 d |
| — | Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.6 | 6 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | +42 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 10 Mar 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 | +11 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 21 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | +3 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 7 Mar 2025 | 21 Feb 2025 | -14 d |
| — | Bid validityMinimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender · IV.2.6 | 6 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | +42 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 10 Mar 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 | +11 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 21 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | +3 d |
The timeline for the procurement process has been revised to ensure adequate time for evaluation and submission of tender proposals. Key milestone dates have been updated, including the submission deadline for Pre-Qualification Documents, Invitation to Tender, and Submission of Tender Proposals. These changes reflect the updated project schedule to maintain a fair and transparent procurement proce…
The submission deadline has been extended from 21st February 2025 to 24th February 2025 at 17:00 in response to a request for additional time due to staff illness. All other details remain unchanged.
The timeline for the procurement process has been revised to ensure adequate time for evaluation and submission of tender proposals. Key milestone dates have been updated, including the submission deadline for Pre-Qualification Documents, Invitation to Tender, and Submission of Tender Proposals. These changes reflect the updated project schedule to maintain a fair and transparent procurement proce…
The submission deadline has been extended from 21st February 2025 to 24th February 2025 at 17:00 in response to a request for additional time due to staff illness. All other details remain unchanged.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria