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Construction Works Relating to the Refurbishment of Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2024 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is leading a project titled "Construction Works Relating to the Refurbishment of Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen," aimed at revitalising the historic Victorian gardens in Aberdeen City Centre as part of their City Centre Master Plan. This project falls under the category of urban development construction work and encompasses a wide range of activities, including landscaping, construction of new elevated walkway structures, refurbishment of historic features, and installation of contemporary landscape elements. The procurement process, now in the contract award stage, involved an open procedure, concluding with the awarding of the contract to Balfour Beatty. The value of the contract stands at £25,734,720, and it was officially signed on 20 June 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, urban development, and landscaping sectors. Companies with experience in large-scale urban regeneration, historical preservation, architectural design, and project management are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The awarded works include not only traditional construction but also specialised landscaping and architectural interventions, offering a myriad of subcontracting and partnership opportunities for SMEs and larger firms alike. The focus on quality criteria such as project delivery, relevant experience, and community benefits further indicates that businesses with robust portfolios in these areas can enhance their prospects for future procurement success.

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Notice Title

Construction Works Relating to the Refurbishment of Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen

Notice Description

The Council intends to regenerate Union Terrace Gardens located within Aberdeen City Centre as part of the Council's City Centre Master Plan. The rejuvenation of Union Terrace Gardens is one of 22 projects identified within the City Centre Masterplan. The proposed scheme includes the overall landscape design of the former Victorian gardens, including restoration of key heritage features along with the inclusion of new contemporary landscape features. The scheme also includes a series of new architectural interventions, namely new elevated walkway structures and three new buildings within the setting of the gardens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the work undertaken by the Council's appointed design team - ACC are in a position to commence with the works element of the regeneration of Union Terrace Gardens. The works comprises the complete renovation of Union Terrace Gardens including new pavilions to Union Street, Union Terrace and Rosemount Viaduct linked by feature walkways along with refurbishment of the Union Terrace arches and upgrading works to Union Terrace. There are also strengthening works to the balustrades round the park and additional height metal balustrade barriers on Union Street. The gardens landscaping comprises slabbing, grassed areas, trees, seats and lighting along with a major lighting feature in the centre of the gardens.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048447
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023085-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

44113130 - Paving stones

45000000 - Construction work

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45211360 - Urban development construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212172 - Recreation centre construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings

45213316 - Installation works of walkways

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233291 - Installation of bollards

45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas

45432112 - Laying of paving

45441000 - Glazing work

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,734,720 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20196 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALFOUR BEATTY

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