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Building Renovation and Adaptation of Existing Building for Museum Collection and Office Space

National Mining Museum Scotland · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:37.

Opportunity overview

Renovation 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.

Classification

  • CPV45212310 — Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc2
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
5
Description
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 process.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
21 Feb 2025, 17:00

Old Value

Date
7 Mar 2025, 17:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Section
IV.2.6

New Value

Date
18 Jul 2025

Old Value

Date
6 Jun 2025
Entry 3

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
21 Mar 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
10 Mar 2025, 12:00
Entry 2
Id
6
Description
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.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
24 Feb 2025, 17:00

Old Value

Date
21 Feb 2025, 17:00

Bid Opening

Date
10 Mar 2025, 12:00

Address

Street Address
National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
10 Mar 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
7 Mar 2025, 17:00

Contract terms

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.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
45212310
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
6 Jun 2025, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality of the renovation work, including adherence to specified standards, attention to detail, and use of materials that meet preservation requirements for museum collections
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
180

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, EH22 4QN

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM73

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic2
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-137357
Name
National Mining Museum Scotland

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Midlothian
Postal Code
EH22 4QN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
08
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Recreation, culture and religion

Identifier

Legal Name
National Mining Museum Scotland

Contact

Telephone
+44 1316637519
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-595
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Midlothian · UK · EH22 4QN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM73

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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