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22 Jan 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for refurbishment works at the Thomas Graham Building, focusing on the Pure & Applied Chemistry (PAC) department. The procurement process falls under the 'works' category and includes construction, building installation, electrical installation, mechanical installations, and building completion work. Located in Glasgow, the contract was awarded to Taylor & Fraser Ltd on 22 January 2025, with a project value of £441,841.51. The contract includes a 12-month defects liability period. Key roles in the contract included the Keegans Group as the principal designer, Currie & Brown UK Ltd as quantity surveyor, ECD Architects Ltd as the architect, and Davie + McCulloch Ltd as the mechanical consulting engineer.

This refurbishment project presents a significant opportunity for businesses in construction, mechanical, and electrical services to demonstrate their expertise and secure future contracts with academic institutions. Companies meeting the minimum average yearly turnover requirement of £1,000,000 over the past two financial years, and capable of meeting stringent insurance requirements, are well-positioned for similar opportunities. The procurement process promotes growth by offering substantial projects that demand a high level of professionalism and reliability, making it ideal for established firms aiming to expand their portfolio in the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Project for Refurbishment Works for PAC at the Thomas Graham Building (2024-25)

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake a project for refurbishment works for Pure & Applied Chemistry (PAC), which includes, however, is not limited to the refurbishment of existing laboratories within the Thomas Graham Building with works comprising of removing existing layouts and forming new lab and office areas with upgrades to mechanical & electrical services.The Contractor will be responsible for completing the Works relevant to the project and based on the Specification. Inclusive of this project is a 12-month defects liability period. Please note, the following roles have been set out as part of the Contract:- Employer / Client: University of Strathclyde- Principal Designer: The Keegans Group (04547050)- Quantity Surveyor: Currie & Brown UK Ltd (01300409)- Architect: ECD Architects Ltd (03028104)- Mechanical Consulting Engineer: Davie + McCulloch Ltd (07370252)SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly TurnoverThe Tenderer will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP PS1,000,000 for the past 2 financial years.2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance RequirementsIt is a requirement that the Tenderer hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below;SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1aProfessional Risk Indemnity: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 2 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims.SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1bEmployer's (Compulsory) Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims.SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.2Public Liability:maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims.Product Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in the aggregate.Contractors' All Risk: Contract Value + 15%.Motor Vehicle Insurance: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million for Property Damage, and unlimited in respect of Third Party Injury.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783148
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522268
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£441,841 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Additional Buyers

APUC Limited on behalf of Sabhal Mor Ostaig

Environmental Standards Scotland

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

SASA Scottish Government

Scottish Government

Scottish Government- SASA

South Ayrshire Council

Stirling Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Wheatley Housing Group Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Bell Group Limited

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited

E-Fish (UK) Ltd.

Easy Heat Systems Ltd

Everwarm Ltd

Fly Fast Further First Ltd

Ford Motor Company Ltd

Getmie Safe limited

Harvey Nash Limited

Haven Products

Insight

Ironside Farrar

M&K Services

Organic Farmers & Growers

POWERMAC JOINERY LTD

Parc Construction Ltd.

SBM Scotgrain Ltd

Scot J C B Limited

Scottish Youth Parliament

Smarts

Taylor & Fraser Ltd

Trees Plus Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

WPI Economics

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