Tender

UK_GE_2022_Design and construction of office interior on 9th floor, Exchange Tower, Edinburgh

BRITISH COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2022 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a Design and Build Contractor for the project titled "UK_GE_2022_Design and construction of office interior on 9th floor, Exchange Tower, Edinburgh." This procurement falls under the construction-related services industry category and is currently at the active tender stage. The tender period concludes on 1st June 2022, with the contract period expected to commence shortly after on 10th June 2022 and lasting until 16th December 2022. Interested parties must register on the British Council's procurement portal to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design and construction, particularly those offering turnkey solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete due to the suitability criteria set by the British Council. Companies that can demonstrate experience in creating collaborative and flexible office environments may find this project particularly well-suited to their offerings, thereby expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_GE_2022_Design and construction of office interior on 9th floor, Exchange Tower, Edinburgh

Notice Description

This project comprises of various proposed works to the existing vacant office floor plate and requires a 'Turnkey' solution. We therefor need an experienced Design and Build Contractor who can deliver all design and construction services to deliver an office ready for staff to work in. The aim of this project is to ultimately create a collaborative working space that allows for hot-desking (2.5 staff per 1 desk) and provides flexible meeting facilities. The works are to be as minimal as possible whilst incorporating flexible furniture and sustainability. See below the initial high-level requirements which will develop throughout the design stages: o Meeting Rooms x 4 o Call Rooms x 5 o Faith & Wellbeing Room o Coffee Shop 'vibe' at Main Entrance o Lockers o Utility Interfaces o MEP Services o Kitchenette Facilities o Client Furniture/FF&E Migration & Installation o IT/AV (no desktops) o Server Room o Onsite Security BC wish to procure a Design & Build (D&B) Main Contractor at RIBA Stage 0-1 via a single stage D&B procurement route based on an initial test-fit produced by BC and accompanied by an MEP feasibility report. Following this BC will appoint the selected contractor to progress the design, consents and construction from RIBA Stage 2 onwards. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8557092b-c795-444a-9f2d-a316260403af
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jun 2022 - 16 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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