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Design and construction of approximately 47 Housing units at Rullion Road Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

20 May 2025 at 12:48

Tender

15 May 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is inviting tenders for the design and construction of approximately 47 housing units at Rullion Road, Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. The procurement falls under the works category, specifically house construction work, and employs an open procedure method. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 PM on 19 June 2025. Interested parties should note that electronic submissions are accepted and should be prepared according to specified requirements to avoid last-minute issues. The project scope involves off-site fabrication utilizing a 2D closed panel system, structured in a two-stage process where initial pre-construction services will be developed under a subsequent SBCC 2016 D&M contract for execution.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in housing construction to expand their portfolio, particularly within Midlothian, Scotland. Firms that demonstrate expertise in innovative construction methods, particularly off-site fabrication, will likely be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender criteria emphasise quality aspects such as programme execution, the proposed closed panel system, experience, and delivery capabilities, along with pricing. Additionally, community benefits are part of this requirement, enriching business engagement beyond conventional construction practices. With a projected contract value of £11 million, this tender can significantly impact growth and community development for the successful bidder. Businesses equipped with the necessary staff qualifications and capabilities will find this a befitting occasion to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality housing solutions.

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Notice Title

Design and construction of approximately 47 Housing units at Rullion Road Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland

Notice Description

Design and construction of approximately 47 Housing units at Rullion Road Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland utilising off site fabrication of a 2D closed panel system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and construction of approximately 47 Housing units at Rullion Road Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland. The project will be awarded on a 2 stage basis. For stage 1 the successful tenderer will enter into a Pre-construction services agreement to develop the design, obtain all necessary regulatory consents and work up the cost on an open book basis. Once the scope and cost is agreed the parties will enter into a SBCC 2016 D&M contract to deliver the works in stage 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023258-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45211300 - Houses construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hugh Meikle
Contact Email
hugh.meikle@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315615444

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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