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IRR Moving Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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27 Jun 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "IRR Moving Services," which involves the phased relocation of approximately 500 staff and associated equipment from six premises to a new building located at BioQuarter, Little France Dr, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the services industry category and the main procurement method was via a tender. The contract, awarded to Pickfords, is valued at £160,000 and was signed on 23rd May 2022. The process attracted three bids, all from foreign bidders outside the EU, indicating a competitive environment for this relocation project.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and moving services sector, particularly those capable of handling complex relocations involving laboratory equipment and IT systems. Companies specialising in logistics, office relocations, and those equipped to manage high-value or heavy equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. As the procurement is now complete, it highlights the potential for similar tenders in the education sector, offering avenues for sustained business growth for firms in these domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRR Moving Services

Notice Description

The phased relocation of approximately 500 staff, including laboratory equipment, personal belongings, IT equipment, filing, and general office items, resources and equipment from 6 existing premises to the building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The phased relocation of approximately 500 staff, including laboratory equipment, personal belongings, IT equipment, filing, and general office items, resources and equipment from 6 existing premises to the building.

Options: Further pricing was requested for Additional Items: Transport of chemicals / hazardous materials Packing, relocation, unpacking and placement of high value equipment Relocation of heavy equipment Removal of disposal of items Disconnect and reconnect IT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000695755
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452372
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Catriona Lawson
Contact Email
c.e.lawson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICKFORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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