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National Centre for Retrofitting Traditional Buildings
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What this is
Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a contractor for the construction of the Retrofit Lab — Scotland's new National Centre for Retrofit of Traditional Buildings — to be built next to The Engine Shed in Stirling. Estimated value is GBP 850,000. The building will demonstrate low-carbon construction using Scottish engineered timber, natural insulation, ASHP, MVHR and PV solar. A formal contract notice was published 23 February 2026 with a deadline of 7 April 2026.
Key points
- Construction of Retrofit Lab at The Engine Shed, Stirling — Scotland's National Centre for Retrofit of Traditional Buildings
- Estimated value: GBP 850,000 — AHRC RICHeS Fund. Planning permission granted 16 May 2025
- Contract notice deadline: 7 April 2026 — register interest by 5pm 8 October 2025
Who can bid
Contractors experienced in low-carbon modular/off-site construction, Scottish engineered timber, ASHP, MVHR and PV solar systems. Planning permission granted by Stirling Council 16 May 2025 (Ref: 25/00141/FUL). HES may conduct preliminary market consultation — register interest by 5pm 8 October 2025.
How to submit
Submit via PCS. Contract notice published 23 February 2026, deadline 7 April 2026. Register interest by 5pm 8 October 2025 via PCS.
Clarifications
Contact procurement@hes.scot. Tel: +44 131 668 8866.
Classification
CPV 45000000 — Construction work ScotlandTayside, Central & Fife
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.