This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2018 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

25 Jul 2017 at 01:00

Tender

19 Jul 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process for the "Design Team for Main Library Redevelopment" project, which falls under the services main procurement category in the education sector. This tender, currently in the Award stage, entails the development of proposals for internal reconfigurations and extensions to the library, aimed at enhancing the user experience by upgrading infrastructure and creating additional study spaces. Key dates include the contract award, which occurred on 17 April 2018, with construction work expected to commence in summer 2019 and conclude by summer 2022, although exact dates may vary according to the construction programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational projects. Companies that specialise in design consulting, mechanical and electrical engineering, and civil and structural engineering would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project emphasizes the need for firms to demonstrate robust prior experience, as it requires the submission of detailed project examples and adherence to strict selection criteria pertaining to expertise and financial capability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design Team for Main Library Redevelopment

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a Design Team to develop design proposals for internal reconfigurations and extensions to the Main Library at George Square. The project aims to improve the library experience by upgrading the building infrastructure and creating a variety of new study, learning and library spaces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award Notice - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a Design Team to develop design proposals for internal reconfigurations and extensions to the Main Library at George Square. The project aims to improve the library experience by upgrading the building infrastructure and creating a variety of new study, learning and library spaces. The Estates Vision 2017-27 sets out a strategy to enhance the Student Experience via investment in the University Estate. The objectives are to create a superlative estate for teaching learning and the student experience. The Main Library project is detailed within the Estates Vision as a key project which will help the objectives to be realised. The project aims to create an additional 2000 study and learning spaces, improve access to research collections and create spaces for digital scholarship programmes along with making new maker spaces. The project will involve a series of new build extensions and internal reconfigurations whilst the library is kept operational. The ambition of the project is to ensure that students and staff work and interact in an optimal facility. Work is anticipated to start on site from summer 2019 to summer 2022 and will be delivered on a phased basis in a live environment. Scope of Appointment The University has appointed a single design team for the full scope of work as per the details listed above to ensure consistency from brief to completion. The Design Team should consist of Architecture Consultants, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer and Civil and Structural Engineer (incl. services.). The Lead Consultant will be the Architectural Consultants who will be required to have the necessary size and experience for this type of project. The design team appointment will be via the University's Design Team appointment documentation. Objective Criteria for Shortlisting - ESPD Section 4C scoring methodology: 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate previous experience/capacity/capability relevant to this criterion. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response shows some elements of relevance to the criterion but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate previous relevant experience/ capacity/capability. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response demonstrates broad previous experience, knowledge and skills/capacity/capability but may lack in some aspects of similarity e.g. previous experience, knowledge or skills may not be of a similar nature. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good amount of experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates thorough experience, knowledge or skills/capacity/capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. This project will not be divided into lots as the University wishes to appoint a single design team service. We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Sections III and VI of this OJEU Notice.. Please note - this is an award notice. Economic operators may be 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-r6ebe6-0000504696
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20188 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=JUL290011
    Design Team for Main Library Redevelopment - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Design Team to develop design proposals for internal reconfigurations and extensions to the Main Library at George Square. The project aims to improve the library experience by upgrading the building infrastructure and creating a variety of new study, learning and library spaces.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317057
    Design Team for Main Library Redevelopment - AWARD NOTICE - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a Design Team to develop design proposals for internal reconfigurations and extensions to the Main Library at George Square. The project aims to improve the library experience by upgrading the building infrastructure and creating a variety of new study, learning and library spaces.

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