This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Tender

26 Apr 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Murchison House, which will provide office and student-facing activities across multiple levels. This project falls under the works category within the education sector and is located on the Kings Buildings Campus in Edinburgh. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure, and the tender submission period concluded on 2nd June 2017, with the contract officially awarded on 14th November 2017. The successful contractor will engage in a phased construction process, enhancing the facility's functionality and aesthetics to meet modern educational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms and contractors specializing in refurbishment projects, particularly those with experience in educational facilities. Businesses with a proven track record in managing phased delivery and those capable of demonstrating financial strength with an annual turnover exceeding £14 million are particularly encouraged to participate. Moreover, suppliers who can deliver community benefits in alignment with the University’s objectives will have a competitive edge in this tendering process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EC0778 Main Contractor Murchison House

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh Award Notice - for a Main Contractor to refurbish Murchison House to provide office based activity on levels 3, 4 and 5 for ERI and the College Office with student facing activity on levels 1 and 2. The successful supplier will work with the University of Edinburgh to deliver Community Benefits as part of this project that aim to improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the University's area and support the University's vision and mission.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for: The University of Edinburgh appointing a Main Contractor to refurbish Murchison House to provide office based activity on levels 3, 4 and 5 for ERI and the College Office with student facing activity on levels 1 and 2. The construction is to be handed over in two phases with Levels 3, 4 and 5 released 3 months ahead of the rest of the building which will then be occupied. The building is located on the live Kings Buildings Campus adjacent to student accommodation. It is Grade B Listed and Planning and Listed Building Consents have already been obtained with conditions still to be discharged. An asbestos removal contract is currently underway throughout the building and will be completed prior to the commencement of the main contract works. We have appointed a Main Contractor who on completion of the Works will ensure that the University will be able to provide a dynamic multi-functional building with state of the art teaching and study spaces at the lower levels to cater for developing student working patterns. The upper levels will comprise a mix of decant space, College Office and ERI accommodation. The following breakdown of accommodation is required: - a mix of flexible student study areas comprising group study rooms, computer labs and flexible open plan spaces using a variety of loose and fitted furniture with integrated IT; - a teaching hub comprising flexible teaching and learning spaces including lecture theatres, teaching studios and teaching rooms all with AV equipment; - flexible study spaces that can be easily adapted for examinations and other purposes at certain times of the year; - student services accommodation with offices, consultation rooms and information points; - a social hub centred around an entrance level cafe adjacent to informal study areas; - contemporary staff offices, break out/ collaboration areas and meeting rooms; state of the art incubation units/ industry collaboration spaces; exhibition spaces.. Please note - this is an Award Notice. Economic operators may have been excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000492799
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301996
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20178 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
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281326
    EC0778 Main Contractor Murchison House - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to refurbish Murchison House to provide office based activity on levels 3, 4 and 5 for ERI and the College Office with student facing activity on levels 1 and 2. The construction is to be handed over in two phases with Levels 3, 4 and 5 released 3 months ahead of the rest of the building which will then be occupied. The building is located on the live Kings Buildings Campus adjacent to student accommodation. It is Grade B Listed and Planning and Listed Building Consents have already been obtained with conditions still to be discharged. An asbestos removal contract is currently underway throughout the building and will be completed prior to the commencement of the main contract works.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301996
    EC0778 Main Contractor Murchison House - The University of Edinburgh Award Notice - for a Main Contractor to refurbish Murchison House to provide office based activity on levels 3, 4 and 5 for ERI and the College Office with student facing activity on levels 1 and 2. The successful supplier will work with the University of Edinburgh to deliver Community Benefits as part of this project that aim to improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the University's area and support the University's vision and mission.

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