This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

29 May 2020 at 01:00

Award

18 May 2020 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Tender

20 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Main Contractor to undertake the design and construction of a new building for the School of Engineering, titled "EC0834 Main Contractor Engineering Module 1." This project falls under the works category and is located at the Kings Buildings Campus in Edinburgh. The contract, valued at approximately £21.7 million, aims to commence in January 2020 with a target completion date in June 2022. The procurement process is currently in the award stage following a selective procurement method, and the latest updates were noted as of 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction firms looking to grow their business, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational projects. Companies specialising in design and build contracts, especially with a focus on sustainable practices and compliance with modern safety and labour regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, bidders should demonstrate a robust approach to promoting fair work practices and their capacity to manage complex construction efforts on active academic campuses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EC0834 Main Contractor Engineering Module 1

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to complete the design and to construct a new building for the School of Engineering.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to complete the design and to construct a new building for the School of Engineering. This is called the Engineering Module 1 building that is part of the masterplan for the development of the School of Engineering Estate that is located on the Kings Buildings Campus. This building is part of the long term vision that this will be the first of a cluster of several buildings for the School of Engineering. The new 5-storey building is to provide 6,500s.qm. gross internal floor area and the site is located at the south-west end of the Kings Buildings campus. It is to provide approx. 85percent office type space (i.e. post graduate and post doctorate research assistant space, meeting rooms, social and generic teaching space). Approx. 15percent is allocated to research and specialist teaching labs. Existing teaching and learning space accommodation is to be demolished prior to this contract. The estimated construction cost is circa 21.7m GDP excluding fees and VAT. Works are proposed to commence January 2020 with a target occupation date of June 2022. The Design Team and a Quantity Surveyor have been appointed and are currently developing proposals for statutory consent applications and tender documents. The planning application has been submitted to City of Edinburgh Council. The new Engineering Module 1 building will be formed over Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4. Internally at Level 0 the new facility will provide a main entrance, cafe, showcase lab and support accommodation; and access to a new lift providing vertical transportation between Level 0 - Level 4. Levels 1-4 accommodation will provide computer labs, teaching spaces, administration and research labs and offices.. 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-r6ebe6-0000565055
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387488
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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
£21,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,325 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 1 Jun 2022 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
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

Kier Construction

Further Information

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