This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Tender

09 Aug 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Main Contractor for their project titled "EC0789 Main Contractor EFI Quartermile," aimed at repairing, extending, and upgrading the Grade A listed Old Royal Infirmary building located at Quartermile, Edinburgh. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with contracts having been signed on 22 February 2019. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a restricted procedure, under the category of works, with a total contract value of £76,946,813. The main works are anticipated to provide teaching and learning spaces, function areas, and workspace for academics and to be completed in time for the start of the academic year 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in heritage building restoration and educational facilities. Businesses capable of managing high-value contracts involving complex renovations and adhering to rigorous quality standards will find this an attractive opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. With the potential for community benefits outlined, companies focused on social and environmental responsibilities may also see a competitive edge in their proposals.

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Notice Title

EC0789 Main Contractor EFI Quartermile

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to repair, extend and upgrade the Grade A listed Old Royal Infirmary building at Quartermile to form a wide range of teaching and learning spaces, function areas and workspace for academics. Enabling works comprising demolition, strip out, asbestos removal and some external fabric repairs have been undertaken in advance of the main construction works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Explanation of Requirement. The main Construction package is the last and most extensive phase of the Old Royal Infirmary redevelopment. This phase is the most critical as it includes all the interventions required to transform the existing vacant building to a new interdisciplinary hub for the University of Edinburgh, which will attract students, academics and professionals. The works are to be completed to allow occupation for the start of the academic year 2021. The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to undertake the following the main construction works at the Edinburgh Futures Institute building at Quartermile. The works will consist of: -Repair and refurbishment of the existing building. -New build construction including an external square with an underground event space below (located in the front of the main entrance), the construction of two northern infills between the existing wards, the construction of a new strip of accommodation across the southern elevation and other associated extensions. -Structural alterations, construction of new partitions, all internal finishes and fixed furniture and fittings. -Installation of new services and plant with utility connections. -Site access alterations where required. The University will take the six highest scoring suppliers through to the ITT stage and they will be invited to submit a tender and attend an interview. 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.. 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-r6ebe6-0000507685
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348942
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
Large

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
£76,946,813 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20197 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Balfour Beatty

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292259
    EC0789 Main Contractor EFI Quartermile - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to repair, extend and upgrade the Grade A listed Old Royal Infirmary building at Quartermile to form a wide range of teaching and learning spaces, function areas and workspace for academics. Enabling works comprising demolition, strip out, asbestos removal and some external fabric repairs have been undertaken in advance of the main construction works.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348942
    EC0789 Main Contractor EFI Quartermile - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to repair, extend and upgrade the Grade A listed Old Royal Infirmary building at Quartermile to form a wide range of teaching and learning spaces, function areas and workspace for academics. Enabling works comprising demolition, strip out, asbestos removal and some external fabric repairs have been undertaken in advance of the main construction works.

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