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Award

07 May 2018 at 01:00

Tender

02 Aug 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a tender process to appoint a Design Team for a new student accommodation project at Peffermill, Edinburgh. This project, aimed at supporting the increasing student population, involves the development of 600 beds in close proximity to university sports facilities. The tender process follows a selective procurement method and is currently in the active stage, with submissions invited up to 6th September 2017. Interested parties should note that the total construction value is estimated at £30 million, and the design team fee is projected to be £2.5 million, with the contract signed on 23rd April 2018.

This tender provides a prime opportunity for architecture and engineering firms, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational projects, to compete for a prestigious contract. The project requires a skilled design team comprising architects and engineers, and businesses with a strong track record in delivering similar educational or residential projects will be well-positioned to submit compelling bids. Additionally, firms that prioritise Fair Work Practices and have relevant professional certifications will be favourably considered.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design Team for Student Accommodation at Peffermill

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh appointed a Design Team to develop design proposals for new build student accommodation at Peffermill to support the increasing student numbers. The project aims to deliver a 600 bed student accommodation development at Peffermill in close proximity to the existing playing fields and University Outdoor Sports

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh appointed a Design Team to develop design proposals for new build student accommodation at Peffermill to support the increasing student numbers. The project aims to deliver a 600 bed student accommodation development at Peffermill in close proximity to the existing playing fields and University Outdoor Sports. This project has been identified as one of the proposed opportunities to address the current projected shortfall in student bed spaces identified within the Residential Strategy 2017. Land has been identified and is considered suitable for development for residential development. Scope of Appointment The University wishes to appoint a single design team for the full scope of work as per the details listed above to ensure consistency from brief to completion. The University is seeking Design Team services in order to support and obtain a Planning Permission in Principle for the site. The delivery of the accommodation could be via a traditional in-house funded model or alternatively there is the potential of novation of the Design Team to a design and build contractor or development partner. The Design Team should consist of Architecture Consultants, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, 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.. 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-r6ebe6-0000505962
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318705
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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=AUG291548
    Design Team for Student Accommodation at Peffermill - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Design Team to develop design proposals for new build student accommodation at Peffermill to support the increasing student numbers. The project aims to deliver a 600 bed student accommodation development at Peffermill in close proximity to the existing playing fields and University Outdoor Sports
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318705
    Design Team for Student Accommodation at Peffermill - The University of Edinburgh appointed a Design Team to develop design proposals for new build student accommodation at Peffermill to support the increasing student numbers. The project aims to deliver a 600 bed student accommodation development at Peffermill in close proximity to the existing playing fields and University Outdoor Sports

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