Tender

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

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council has initiated a procurement process for the design and construction of approximately 47 housing units at Rullion Road, Penicuik, in Midlothian, Scotland. The project falls under the 'works' category with the CPV classification indicating houses construction work. This tender is currently in the amendment stage, with critical dates having been updated: the time limit for submissions is now extended to 10th July 2025, with the opening of tenders set for the same day. The procurement method employed is open, and the process was initiated on 9th June 2025. Interested parties should be aware of the electronic submission requirement and plan accordingly for upload to the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender represents an appealing opportunity for construction firms, particularly those experienced in utilising off-site fabrication of a 2D closed panel system. The project's significant budget of £11,000,000 and its emphasis on community benefits suggest potential for business growth. Firms with expertise in housing construction and those that can offer innovative construction solutions are poised to benefit most. Moreover, the two-stage award process allows businesses to contribute to the design development and cost agreements, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that could strengthen long-term business relationships within the region. The focus on quality criteria such as programme execution, proposed systems, experience, and a qualified design team indicates that firms with comprehensive capabilities will be well-suited to compete.

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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-05181d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031009-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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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