Award

Main Contractor - National Robotarium

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

21 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot Watt University seeking a main contractor for the construction of the National Robotarium located at its Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Main Contractor - National Robotarium," is currently in the award stage with a project value of approximately £16.12 million. The procurement method selected is a restrictive procedure, and the submission deadline for bids was 25th July 2019. The contract was officially signed on 17th February 2020 and is active; the expected project timeframe extends from June 2020 to September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational or research facilities. Businesses capable of demonstrating substantial financial standing, with a yearly turnover of at least £40 million, will find themselves well-placed to compete. Additionally, those with previous projects showcasing similar scope and complexity will have an advantage. This project may appeal to both established contractors and larger construction companies looking to expand their portfolios within the educational sector, especially those who can fulfil community benefit requirements and adhere to environmental management policies.

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Notice Title

Main Contractor - National Robotarium

Notice Description

The University is seeking a main Contractor for the construction of the National Robotarium within its Edinburgh Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a main Contractor for the construction of the National Robotarium within its Edinburgh Campus.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulations 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The University reserves the right to extend the scope of this works project if the budget becomes available. The anticipated potential excess budget is circa 30% of the original anticipated Contract value. Charges incurred as a result of an extension will be pro-rated against commercial bids in Stage 2.

Renewal: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588313
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381534
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,120,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hw.ac.uk, procurement@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514446

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

ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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