Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Mining Museum Scotland
Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange
Midlothian
EH22 4QN
project@nationalminingmuseum.com
Telephone
+44 1316637519
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nationalminingmuseum.com
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29303
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Building Renovation and Adaptation of Existing Building for Museum Collection and Office Space
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Main site or place of performance
National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, EH22 4QN
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - 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 / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
6
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
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.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
7 March 2025
Local time
5:00pm
Changed to:
Date
24 February 2025
Local time
5:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 6 June 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Place
National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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.
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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
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom