Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

National Mining Museum Scotland

Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange

Midlothian

EH22 4QN

Email

project [at] 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

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.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

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Recreation, culture and religion

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

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

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.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

II.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.

II.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

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.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.

III.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 IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

7 March 2025

Local time

5:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

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

Tender must be valid until: 6 June 2025

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

10 March 2025

Local time

12:00pm

Place

National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.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.

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

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Edinburgh

Country

United Kingdom

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