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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a design team for the Queensferry High Street Improvement Works, which aims to enhance the infrastructure of South Queensferry. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed on 13th February 2018. The total construction value for this project is estimated to be between £850,000 and £900,000, with the design team responsible for crucial planning and community engagement. The procurement method is a selective process, allowing only qualified bidders to participate. Interested parties had until 25th July 2017 to submit their applications.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and firms with expertise in civil and structural engineering, as well as those experienced in community-focused design projects. Businesses that can demonstrate their capability in successfully delivering similar services over the past three years, particularly those that have a proven track record of community engagement and sustainability practices, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, bidders are expected to meet stringent selection criteria regarding economic standing, quality assurance, and insurance requirements, making this a competitive but rewarding opportunity for qualified firms.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design Team for Queensferry High Street Improvement Works

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council requires design team services for future works relating to Queensferry High Street in South Queensferry. We will be requesting evidence from bidders of details of the Fair Work Practices they have in place and shall include a Community Benefits clause within this Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires design team services for future construction works for Queensferry High Street (B924) located in the village of South Queensferry which is on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth estuary. The design team appointed shall produce a design which takes full consideration of community interests and site complexities. The design must consider aspects such as community engagement, traffic management controls, parking controls, appropriate signage, environmental considerations, changes to road or pavement alignment and general examination of future street usage alongside any other necessary practical infrastructure engineering design services. It is anticipated that the successful design team shall also employ a cost consultant/Quantity Surveyor who shall compile and sign off tender specification documentation, answer tender queries and complete NEC3 Contract Data for the delivery element of the requirement post design. The estimated construction value is in the region of 850,000 GBP - 900,000 GBP.

Renewal: The Design team will be employed until the works services are complete. It is anticipated that the design and consultation element should take no longer than 6 months but precise duration of subsequent works is unknown.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000501961
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312435
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 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
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ironside Farrar Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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