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Architectural Services - National Robotarium

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY

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Award

05 Feb 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

05 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Tender

01 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Heriot Watt University, involves acquiring Architectural Services for the UK's National Robotarium, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This open tender is in the Award stage, having been completed on 29 January 2019. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with an initial tender period that closed on 3 December 2018. The total value of the contract is £800,000, under the industry category of services, specifically in education and research relating to robotics and autonomous systems.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises that specialise in innovative design and sustainable building practices. Businesses with experience in educational facility projects or those that can demonstrate compliance with modern regulations, such as the Modern Slavery Act, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms focusing on community benefits, such as expanding training and apprenticeship opportunities, may find this an advantageous prospect to showcase their commitment to social value in their bids.

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Notice Title

Architectural Services - National Robotarium

Notice Description

The University is seeking Architectural Services for the UK's National Robotarium, which will be the UK's leading innovation hub for the practical application of robotics and autonomous systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking Architectural Services for the UK's National Robotarium, which will be the UK's leading innovation hub for the practical application of robotics and autonomous systems. Through the City Deal, the University aims to build upon this partnership and create the UK's National Robotarium, with the objective of building a world leading centre for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) within this City Region.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562793
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344324
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL LAIRD ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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