Planning

Development of Fountainbridge, Edinburgh

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Apr 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Development of Fountainbridge, Edinburgh," which aims to facilitate the development of a significant mixed-use scheme in a 3-hectare site located at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. This project is poised to provide at least 435 homes, along with an office building and ground-floor commercial space. Interested parties are invited to participate in market research, with key documents expected to be published by 3rd May 2019, and a formal procurement process anticipated to follow later in 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction and development businesses, particularly those experienced in large-scale residential and mixed-use projects. Companies specialising in affordable housing, energy solutions, and commercial retail space could find this project particularly advantageous. Engaging in the market consultation and completing the market research questionnaire by the specified deadline can enhance a bidder's chances of influencing the procurement strategy and securing a role as the Council's Development Partner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of Fountainbridge, Edinburgh

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice invites organisation to participate in market research to help share the procurement process for the development of Fountainbridge in Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council will shortly be inviting parties to bid to become the Council's 'Development Partner' in the delivery of a major mixed use scheme on a 3 hectare site at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. The development proposals for the site comprise of at least 435 homes and a separate office building of approximately 10,000 sqm. The proposals also include around 3,000 sqm of ground-floor commercial/ retail space which could be used for a variety of purposes. The Council proposes to bring forward this opportunity as a single development package. It is expected that the Development Partner would construct 176 affordable homes, with ground floor retail (W3 and W4) for the Council, while the office space (E2), remaining residential units (W1 and W2), and ground floor retail/commercial space would represent a development opportunity. The Development Partner would also be responsible for delivering an energy solution for the full site. The opportunity is expected to be advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union later in 2019. This market consultation exercise is an opportunity for potential bidders to participate in shaping the Council's procurement strategy and gain insight into the proposed development strategy. Potential bidders who are interested in this opportunity are invited to download the market research questionnaire and complete no later than 3rd May 2019. Potential development partners who submit a questionnaire may be invited to a dialogue/question and answer session with the Council to expand on their response.. If you would like any further information, please contact Kelly Faulds, Category Delivery Lead by email on kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351393
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211360 - Urban development construction work

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 2019Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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