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P25-0002: Edinburgh BioQuarter, Building NINE - Re-Design and Refurbishment

Scottish Enterprise

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:59

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02 Aug 2024 at 09:35

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09 Jul 2024 at 12:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the redesign and refurbishment of Building NINE at Edinburgh BioQuarter, led by Scottish Enterprise, has now reached the awarding stage. Scottish Enterprise is the buying organisation, focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services within the UKM region. This procurement, carried out as an open procedure, began with the tender phase offering this project to global bidders. Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd has been successfully awarded part of the contract for Project Stage 1 under the award status, demonstrating its ongoing activity in the sector. The contract is anticipated to commence around September 2024, with an initial duration of 48 months, and an optional extension of a further six months. The estimated value of the contract ranges from GBP340,000 to GBP500,000, excluding VAT.

Businesses specialising in architectural design services and project management stand to benefit significantly from this tender. The opportunity to work alongside Scottish Enterprise presents a valuable chance for growth through engagement with high-value public contracts. The contract's requirements for membership or accreditation with RIBA or RICS encourage participation from skilled firms prepared to meet stringent criteria. Suitable contenders should be capable of delivering prompt payment, innovative methodologies, and sustainable practices, thus aligning with procurement themes such as Fair Work and Net Zero. Companies with a robust project team structure and a focus on detail will be well-suited to compete for future related contracts procured separately, as the procurement process stipulates subcontracting tasks and demands precise execution throughout. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio in significant architectural and refurbishment projects, particularly those with capabilities in lab and office space configuration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P25-0002: Edinburgh BioQuarter, Building NINE - Re-Design and Refurbishment

Notice Description

Original Contract Notice: "Scottish Enterprise seeks to appoint a Lead Consultant / Design Team to advise on the design and configuration of new and refurbished lab and office space at Building NINE, Edinburgh BioQuarter. The appointed supplier will be tasked with the design, specification, and subsequent delivery (Project Management) of the selected works. The works contract will be procured separately. Scottish Enterprise anticipates the contract commencing c. 23 September 2024 for a duration of 48 months. Following this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend for a further period of 6 months. Scottish Enterprise anticipate the value of this contract to be in the region of between GBP340,000 and GBP500,000 (excl VAT). Further information in relation to the Scope can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents."

Lot Information

Lot 1

Original Contract Notice: "Scottish Enterprise seeks to appoint a Lead Consultant / Design Team to advise on the design and configuration of new and refurbished lab and office space at Building NINE, Edinburgh BioQuarter. The appointed supplier will be tasked with the design, specification, and subsequent delivery (Project Management) of the selected works. The works contract will be procured separately. Scottish Enterprise anticipates the contract commencing c. 23 September 2024 for a duration of 48 months. Following this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend for a further period of 6 months. Scottish Enterprise anticipate the value of this contract to be in the region of between GBP340,000 and GBP500,000 (excl VAT). Further information in relation to the Scope can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents." Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Original Contract Notice: "Following the anticipated 48 months contract, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for further period of up to 6 months."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047be1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083997-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd

Further Information

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