This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2017 at 01:00

Tender

13 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Heriot Watt University seeking a Main Contractor for the construction of the new Discovery & Innovation Building located on its Edinburgh Campus. The tender is classified under the works category, with an estimated value of £14,500,000. It is currently in the Award stage, having completed the Tender phase. The contract signing took place on 9th May 2017, with the tender period concluding on 13th April 2017 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties should note that compliance with specific regulations, as outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, is mandatory.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction and civil engineering firms, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure projects. Businesses that can bring strong technical methodologies and a reliable financial standing are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will also be expected to create community benefits, such as providing six apprenticeships for local young people, making this an attractive opportunity for firms focused on corporate social responsibility and community engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Main Contractor - Discovery & Innovation Building

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Main Contractor for the new Discovery & Innovation Building on its Edinburgh Campus. The current indicative proposals and project information can be viewed within 'Project Documentation - Appendix H' in the PCS-T portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Main Contractor for the new Discovery & Innovation Building on its Edinburgh Campus. The current indicative proposals and project information can be viewed within 'Project Documentation - Appendix H' in the PCS-T portal.. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000487198
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282566
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20179 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
Postcode Area
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
UKM25 Edinburgh, City of

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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