This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2024 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2018 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

21 Aug 2018 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2018 at 01:00

Tender

29 Jun 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the construction works relating to the refurbishment of Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen City Centre. This project falls under the industry category of general public services and aims to rejuvenate the former Victorian gardens with a comprehensive landscape design that includes the restoration of heritage features and the addition of new contemporary landscape elements. The procurement process has moved through various stages, including tender updates and post-tender evaluations, and has now reached the award stage. Key dates in the process include the original tender publication on 29th June 2018, with the contract being signed on 20th June 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide accessibility for potential suppliers.

This prestigious and large-scale project offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in construction, landscape design, heritage restoration, and related architectural services. The project’s scope, involving new elevated walkway structures and architectural interventions, requires expertise in various trades and provides subcontracting opportunities for SMEs. Moreover, the emphasis on community benefits highlights the potential for educational and training initiatives, creating economic, social, and environmental value. Balfour Beatty, a large-scale enterprise, has been engaged as the main supplier, reflecting the project's complexity and high standards of execution required.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Construction Works Relating to the Refurbishment of Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen

Notice Description

The Council intends to regenerate Union Terrace Gardens located within Aberdeen City Centre as part of the Council's City Centre Master Plan. The rejuvenation of Union Terrace Gardens is one of 22 projects identified within the City Centre Masterplan. The proposed scheme includes the overall landscape design of the former Victorian gardens, including restoration of key heritage features along with the inclusion of new contemporary landscape features. The scheme also includes a series of new architectural interventions, namely new elevated walkway structures and three new buildings within the setting of the gardens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the work undertaken by the Council's appointed design team - ACC are in a position to commence with the works element of the regeneration of Union Terrace Gardens. The works comprises the complete renovation of Union Terrace Gardens including new pavilions to Union Street, Union Terrace and Rosemount Viaduct linked by feature walkways along with refurbishment of the Union Terrace arches and upgrading works to Union Terrace. There are also strengthening works to the balustrades round the park and additional height metal balustrade barriers on Union Street. The gardens landscaping comprises slabbing, grassed areas, trees, seats and lighting along with a major lighting feature in the centre of the gardens.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548329
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510591
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

44113130 - Paving stones

45000000 - Construction work

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45211360 - Urban development construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212172 - Recreation centre construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings

45213316 - Installation works of walkways

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233291 - Installation of bollards

45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas

45432112 - Laying of paving

45441000 - Glazing work

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,734,720 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 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
Aberdeen City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1AB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Balfour Beatty

Further Information

Notice Documents

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