Award

Main Contractor for LARIF 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Main Contractor for the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation project. The procurement is in the tender stage and will follow a Restricted Procedure. The contract value is estimated to be £2,000,000 with a tender submission deadline on 18 March 2025. The project involves the construction of a new animal holding building, adjacent to the existing LARIF building at the Easter Bush campus in Edinburgh. Key construction elements include animal pens, staff amenities, and associated infrastructure such as drainage connections and access roads. The project's planned duration is 240 days from the commencement date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction businesses with experience in building facilities of a similar scale and complexity, especially those with capabilities in animal research or agricultural structures. The contract requires a yearly turnover threshold of £4,000,000 in the prior three years and appropriate insurances. Businesses with robust quality control, health and safety, and project management processes, especially those holding relevant ISO certifications, will be well-suited. The project's emphasis on technical and commercial evaluation ensures that the chosen contractor has a comprehensive approach to quality, cost management, and stakeholder communication, thereby creating potential for substantial business growth and enhanced industry reputation.

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Notice Title

Main Contractor for LARIF 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier as Main Contractor to undertake the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a project. The contract commencement date is 28th October 2025, for a period of 90 weeks, involving a 3-week mobilisation period, 35-week construction period, and 52-week defects liability period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier as Main Contractor to undertake the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a project. The contract commencement date is 28th October 2025, for a period of 90 weeks, involving a 3-week mobilisation period, 35-week construction period, and 52-week defects liability period. The contract has been awarded following an openly advertised Restricted Procedure (two-stage tender process).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543323
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45213240 - Agricultural buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,552,870 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20256 months 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

CLARK CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523894
    Main Contractor for LARIF 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation - The University of Edinburgh will very shortly be going out to tender via a Restricted Procedure to engage a suitably qualified, resourced and experienced organisation as Main Contractor to undertake the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a project.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543323
    Main Contractor for LARIF 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier as Main Contractor to undertake the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a project. The contract commencement date is 28th October 2025, for a period of 90 weeks, involving a 3-week mobilisation period, 35-week construction period, and 52-week defects liability period.

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