Provision of Stonework Surveys

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) "The Authority" wish to award a contract for the Provision of Stonework Surveys to a single Consultant.

The commission will initially focus on surveys of two of our prominent Gallery buildings, with the option to undertake further surveys at a later date. The purpose of the surveys is to provide NGS with a detailed report on the condition of the stonework to help conserve these important historic buildings and assist with planning and prioritisation of future capital works projects.

For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents.

The Consultant must have a clear understanding of the Contract Requirements and the organisational needs of NGS.

There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed.

There is no commitment to a minimum level of work over the duration of the contract. Under this agreement, no minimum level of work is guaranteed.

The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required.

In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Consultant and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Contractors.