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New Darwin - Design Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "New Darwin - Design Services," which falls under the education sector, specifically designed services for a new research facility. Situated in Edinburgh, Scotland, the procurement stage has reached completion with the award of the contract. The process followed an open procedure under the Scape Scotland Consultancy Services Framework Agreement Lot 1 Built Environment Consultancy. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 13th September 2024, and the contract is valued at £4,070,433.53. The primary location for delivery is the University of Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in design and construction services. The project requires a Principal Designer and Delivery Partner for the full scope of works through RIBA Stages 1-7, encompassing a fully coordinated design and delivery of the new research facility and demolition of the Darwin Tower. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with expertise in similar research facility projects and facade demolition, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. AtkinsRealis, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business that would be competitive in this domain.

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Notice Title

New Darwin - Design Services

Notice Description

Principal Designer and Delivery Partner for the full scope of works through RIBA Stages 1-7; to undertake a fully designed and co-ordinated design and delivery of a new research facility 'New Darwin' and the demolition of the Darwin Tower.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract via the Scape Scotland Consultancy Services Framework Agreement Lot 1 Built Environment Consultancy. This Lot has a single supplier delivery partner and the call-off was undertaken in accordance with the framework rules. The scope of the contract id for the provision of a Principal Designer and Delivery Partner for the full scope of works through RIBA Stages 1-7; to undertake a fully designed and co-ordinated design and delivery of a new research facility 'New Darwin' and the demolition of the Darwin Tower.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795349
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527544
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,070,433 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 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

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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