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Appleton Tower LT4 and LT5 Seating

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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19 Jun 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the installation of lecture theater seating in Appleton Tower to Ferco Seating Systems Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication due to time constraints. The university outlined strict deadlines for the delivery of seating in two lecture theatres to avoid disrupting the academic schedule: Lecture Theatre 5 by w/c 04 November 2024 and Lecture Theatre 4 by w/c 02 December 2024. The total contract value amounts to £338,217.60 GBP.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in furniture or construction to engage with the University of Edinburgh. As an SME-friendly procurement, it highlights the importance of timely delivery and quality seating solutions. Businesses able to meet the tight project timeline and quality standards required for lecture theaters would be well-suited to compete in this contract. The identified future requirements will be procured through an open tender, offering further potential business opportunities in the university sector.

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Notice Title

Appleton Tower LT4 and LT5 Seating

Notice Description

Installation of lecture theater seating in Appleton Tower.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the completion of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) remediation works in Appleton Tower, the installation of compliant and accessible seating is required to ensure lecture theaters are fully functional by November 2024. Any delay to these dates would significantly disrupt the teaching schedule and negatively impact students' learning experiences.

Procurement Information

In preparation for the reopening of a Lecture Theatres 4 and 5 in Appleton Tower, it became necessary to engage a supplier for the installation of lecture seating that were initially planned to be delivered through a subcontracting arrangement and one potential supplier was invited to cost the works by the contractor. However, due to unforeseen financial risks associated with the subcontractor, this approach was abandoned by the contractor on 10th May 2024. Due to the 18 week lead time and 15 day installation time there was insufficient time to conduct an open tender process without adversely affecting the project timeline. Therefore it is imperative to appoint a supplier immediately The university needs to meet the strict timelines below to ensure the continuation of the academic schedule without interruption.; Lecture Theatre 5 required by w/c 04 November 2024 Lecture Theatre 4 required by w/c 02 December 2024 Any delay to these dates would significantly disrupt the teaching schedule and negatively impact students' learning experiences. The university has identified future requirements which will be procured through an open tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769879
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507816
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39111200 - Theatre seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£338,217 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20241 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

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
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

FERCO SEATING SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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