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MT1076 Design Team for the 40 George Square Lecture Theatres Project

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the tender process for the "MT1076 Design Team for the 40 George Square Lecture Theatres Project." This public procurement falls under the education industry category and involves services related to the refurbishment of lecture theatres at 40 George Square, Edinburgh, located in the UKM75 region. With the process initiated via an open procedure, HLM & Llewelyn Davies JV Ltd has been appointed as the lead consultant to head a multi-disciplinary design team for the project, encompassing design stages 3-7. The contract was signed on 18th February 2025, with a value of £526,400. The procurement method was open, allowing diverse businesses to engage in this competitive process.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in design and consultancy within the education sector. The project was divided into two phases, providing a strategic plan for ongoing work depending on the University of Edinburgh's discretion for extension. SMEs like HLM & Llewelyn Davies JV Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in and benefit from such tenders. With five bids received electronically, including submissions from non-EU entities, businesses offering innovative design solutions and possessing robust consultancy capabilities are well-positioned to compete in similar future projects.

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Notice Title

MT1076 Design Team for the 40 George Square Lecture Theatres Project

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier as Lead Consultant to lead a multi-disciplinary design team for design stages 3-7 relating to the 40 George Square Lecture Theatres refurbishment project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is appointing a supplier as Lead Consultant to lead a multi-disciplinary design team for design stages 3-7 relating to the 40 George Square Lecture Theatres refurbishment project. This Contract is split into two phases outlined below: Phase 1: RIBA stage 3 Phase 2: RIBA stages 4-7 The initial Contract Term will cover Phase 1 only and The University may in its sole discretion extend the Term of the Contract to proceed with Phase 2, in accordance with the Call off Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services. This project has been procured via a mini-tender utilising the NHS SBS10190 Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services - Lot 7: Multi-disciplinary services.

Options: This Contract is split into two phases outlined below: Phase 1: RIBA stage 3 Phase 2: RIBA stages 4-7 The initial Contract Term will cover Phase 1 only and The University may in its sole discretion extend the Term of the Contract to proceed with Phase 2, in accordance with the Call off Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798267
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530424
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£526,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 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
Suzanne Toole
Contact Email
suzie.toole@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HLM & LLEWELYN DAVIES JV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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