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Main Contractor New Biology Darwin Tower

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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23 Aug 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Edinburgh, which is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor for the New Biology Darwin Tower project. This initiative falls under the works category within the education sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is a selective or restricted procedure, and the contract was awarded on 14th June 2018 for a project valued at approximately £67,176,355.78. The comprehensive remodelling and extension aim to create a 16,500sqm research facility, with project completion anticipated by autumn 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies, particularly those with expertise in large-scale building projects and sustainable design. Firms that specialise in high-quality educational or research facilities, including those capable of complex renovations and energy-efficient solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in providing state-of-the-art research laboratories for advancements in fields such as epigenetics and synthetic biology, thereby fostering future growth and collaboration in the industry.

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Notice Title

Main Contractor New Biology Darwin Tower

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor for the construction of the 11 storey Darwin tower comprehensive remodelling and extension to create a circa 16,500sqm research building containing specialist research labs; generic primary and secondary wet and dry labs with associated write up spaces. The works include a 3 storey extension housing a lecture theatre, seminar spaces meeting rooms and a cafe.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor who will work on behalf of the University with regards to an eleven storey tower being fully re-clad using a double-skin cladding system to greatly enhance both the building's appearance and energy performance. The building will also be totally refurbished and extended to provide approximately 20,000.00sqm of high-quality research facilities containing specialist research labs; a large BRF; generic primary and secondary wet and dry labs with associated write up spaces. The works include a 3 storey extension housing a lecture theatre, seminar spaces meeting rooms and a cafe. This refurbishment will dramatically improve space efficiency and occupancy capacity for the Darwin Building. Along with some reorganisation of activity in adjacent buildings in this complex, the project will provide state-of-the-art research facilities for new developments in epigenetics and synthetic biology, and expansion space for related work in cell biology, systems biology and biotechnology activity. It is envisaged that the Darwin Building will be ready for re-occupation in autumn 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000441784
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329242
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,176,355 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALFOUR BEATTY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329242
    Main Contractor New Biology Darwin Tower - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor for the construction of the 11 storey Darwin tower comprehensive remodelling and extension to create a circa 16,500sqm research building containing specialist research labs; generic primary and secondary wet and dry labs with associated write up spaces. The works include a 3 storey extension housing a lecture theatre, seminar spaces meeting rooms and a cafe.

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