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National Mining Museum Scotland – Café & Shop Refurbishment Works

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What this is

National Mining Museum Scotland is seeking a qualified contractor to refurbish the café and retail areas within the Category A Listed Lady Victoria Colliery complex at Newtongrange, Midlothian. Works include removal of existing fit-out elements, flooring repair and replacement, wall and ceiling redecoration, installation of café counters, partition wall construction, booth seating, brick slip wall finishes, display shelving, and electrical/lighting works. Estimated value is £66,700 and the museum will remain operational throughout.

Key points

  • Café and retail refurbishment in Category A Listed building — Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian
  • Estimated value: £66,700; quality-weighted 80/20 (quality/price)
  • Submission deadline: 3 July 2026 at 17:00 via Public Contracts Scotland

Who can bid

Tenderers must be appropriately experienced in building refurbishment of similar nature and scale. Must hold relevant trade accreditations. Minimum insurance: Employers Liability £10m, Public Liability £5m, Professional Indemnity £2m (if design responsibility proposed). Tenderers must demonstrate financial stability.

How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20% Quality 80%: Methodology and Health & Safety (30%), Professional Capability and Relevant Experience (20%), Proposed Staff (15%), Programme and Delivery (15%). Price 20%.

How to submit

Submit electronically via Public Contracts Scotland postbox at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk by 3 July 2026 at 17:00. Tender documents include drawings, specifications, visualisations, materials palette, and pricing schedule.

Clarifications

Contact project@nationalminingmuseum.com. Q&A deadline: 26 June 2026 at 12:00 (extended from original). Tenderers must maintain tender for 3 months from submission date.

Contract period

Contract start: 6 July 2026. Contract end: 5 August 2026. Approximately 1 month. No renewal.

Classification

CPV 45453100 — Refurbishment work 45400000 — Building completion work45442100 — Painting work45430000 — Floor and wall covering work45310000 — Electrical installation work ScotlandMidlothianNewtongrangeEdinburgh & Lothians

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.