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The Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Attraction

Scottish Borders Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Apr 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

29 Mar 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has recently completed the tendering process for "The Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Attraction", a significant project within the construction industry located in Galashiels, UK. The procurement method used was selective, under a restricted procedure, with the final contract awarded to Ogilvie Construction Ltd on 30 March 2019. The total contract value is approximately £4.9 million, linked to the official completion and delivery of an architectural asset that will enhance the town's cultural landscape. The project aims to create a permanent home for the world's longest tapestry, incorporating a gallery and related facilities. Key milestones included tender submissions ending on 4 May 2018 and contracts finalised within a stringent regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale public works and cultural heritage projects. Contractors experienced in delivering high-quality, environmentally sensitive developments would find themselves well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. Given the emphasis on community benefits, such as job creation and training, firms engaged in local workforce development or with strong social responsibility initiatives may find a competitive advantage when bidding on upcoming projects led by the Scottish Borders Council, aligning with their broader economic and environmental goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Attraction

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has committed to the delivery of a new high quality and permanent visitor attraction in a strategically important area of Galashiels (Channel Street/High Street, linking the old and new town developments that will provide the permanent home for the Great Tapestry of Scotland (The Tapestry). The Tapestry is a unique community arts project to stitch the entire story of Scotland from pre-history to modern times. The Tapestry is a linear pictorial history of Scotland depicting key events going back 12,000 years. It is also the world's longest tapestry at 143 metres (469 ft) and consists of 160 separate panels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The new Great Tapestry of Scotland will be an internationally important visitor attraction and a strategic asset of architectural importance to the Borders. It will provide a bespoke solution for the display of the Tapestry and become an instantly recognisable setting to local, national and international audiences. The site is a prominent key point which will be within the town of Galashiels, and is located at the corner of Channel Street and Sime Place. The existing retail property (located at 14-20 High Street) has been demolished through an advance works contract. On this cleared site, a new two storey tapestry visitor attraction will be constructed, comprising the main tapestry gallery (located at first floor level) with associated cafe, shop, temporary gallery space and ancillary support areas located at ground floor level. In addition, the adjacent Grade B listed former Post Office building, will be refurbished and brought back into productive use to supplement the Tapestry proposals. An active Post Office sorting office and operational depot will remain in use throughout the duration of the contract. The site sits within a Conservation area that requires the design to provide a considered and positive response to the surrounding environment. Overall, the design will deliver a high quality finish that takes account of the built environment, and also improves the quality of the town centre environment. SBC intends to appoint a main contractor to carry out and complete the design, construction and delivery. It is anticipated that the existing design team will have completed the design to RIBA Stage 4, at the point of tender, and the existing design team will be novated to the main contractor. The terms and conditions of these contracts will not be changed by the novation process. Please see existing design team below: *Architect (Lead Consultant) - Page & Park *Civil & Structural Engineer - Goodson Associates *Mechanical & Electrical - Atelier Ten *Fire Engineer - Atelier Ten. Question 4C.1 - Examples: 40% Question 2.3.2 - Methodology Example: 20% Question 4C.2.1 - Please provide management/project leader: 15% Question 4C.2.1 - Provide a statement of the relevant professional and technical skills: 10% Question 4C.3 - Provide details of your previous experience of using REVIT: 15%

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000534917
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351396
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,898,397 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ogilvie Construction Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR315256
    The Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Attraction - Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has recently committed to the delivery of a new high quality and permanent visitor attraction in a strategically important area of Galashiels (Channel Street/High Street, linking the old and new town developments that will provide the permanent home for the Great Tapestry of Scotland (The Tapestry). The Tapestry is a unique community arts project to stitch the entire story of Scotland from pre-history to modern times. The Tapestry is a linear pictorial history of Scotland depicting key events going back 12,000 years. It is also the world's longest tapestry at 143 metres (469 ft) and consists of 160 separate panels.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351396
    The Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Attraction - Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has committed to the delivery of a new high quality and permanent visitor attraction in a strategically important area of Galashiels (Channel Street/High Street, linking the old and new town developments that will provide the permanent home for the Great Tapestry of Scotland (The Tapestry). The Tapestry is a unique community arts project to stitch the entire story of Scotland from pre-history to modern times. The Tapestry is a linear pictorial history of Scotland depicting key events going back 12,000 years. It is also the world's longest tapestry at 143 metres (469 ft) and consists of 160 separate panels.

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