Planning

Supplier Event for Edinburgh Tram Project & Meadowbank Sports Centre

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning a supplier event for the Edinburgh Tram Project and the New Meadowbank Sports Centre, aiming to facilitate connections between potential suppliers and the bidding organisations. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, 8th May 2018, from 13:00 to 17:00 at the Thistle Suite, West Stand, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. The total value of the contracts involved amounts to approximately £140 million, with the tram project valued at £90 million and the sports centre at £40 million. This event will provide insights into project bank accounts, corporate social responsibilities in tendering, and supplier development support.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors, particularly those involved in transport infrastructure and construction. Engaging with companies bidding for these major contracts allows businesses to potentially secure sub-contracting opportunities and showcase their innovative solutions. Participants can also gain valuable knowledge through presentations about the projects and the operational requirements of the contracts, making it an essential event for firms looking to expand their business in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Supplier Event for Edinburgh Tram Project & Meadowbank Sports Centre

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting you to come along and meet the companies bidding for both the Edinburgh Tram Project and the New Meadowbank Sports Centre. You will be able to discuss how you can sub contract to these companies as the works progress. You will also be able to join a presentation about the projects themselves, use of project bank accounts for Tram, Corporate Social Responsibilities in tendering and supplier development support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council are tendering for two of its biggest works contracts this Summer 2018 and we would like to invite you, as potential manufacturers, suppliers and sub-contractors, to attend a one-off Meet the Bidder event to give you the opportunity to speak directly to the Bidders and put your stamp on the future of the city. This is a brilliant opportunity for your company to meet the organisations that are bidding on the GBP90m Edinburgh Tram York Place to Newhaven Project (Infrastructure and Systems) and for the GBP40m construction of the new Meadowbank Sports Centre, to potentially win their business and promote your innovative solutions. The meet the bidder event will bring together you; potential suppliers, with the organisations that have been shortlisted for two of Edinburgh Council's largest and most innovative contracts, together under one roof. Our aim is to provide an informative event with presentations throughout the day on both projects, project bank accounts, Corporate Social Responsibilities in tendering and supplier development support, as well as give you an opportunity to meet face to face with the bidders. The City of Edinburgh Council will also have their own stall where you will have the opportunity to discuss all of the Councils upcoming works contracts; as well as a dedicated stall for each project. The event will take place on Tuesday 8th May 2018, 13:00 - 17:00 at the Thistle Suite; West Stand, BT Murrayfield Stadium. Registration for the event is free. Please register in advance on the Eventbrite Website by Sunday 27th April 2018 by using the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supplier-event-for-edinburgh-tram-project-meadowbank-sports-centre-tickets-45097105657. If you wish to discuss any elements of the event, you can do so by emailing Kelly Faulds (kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000541226
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317921
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Faulds
Contact Email
kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315293415

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

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=APR317921
    Supplier Event for Edinburgh Tram Project & Meadowbank Sports Centre - The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting you to come along and meet the companies bidding for both the Edinburgh Tram Project and the New Meadowbank Sports Centre. You will be able to discuss how you can sub contract to these companies as the works progress. You will also be able to join a presentation about the projects themselves, use of project bank accounts for Tram, Corporate Social Responsibilities in tendering and supplier development support.

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