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CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project - Main Contractor Construction Works

University Of Edinburgh

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26 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the award stage of its tender process for the "CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project - Main Contractor Construction Works." This procurement, valued at £53,597,638.42, is classified under the works category and uses an open procurement procedure. The construction will take place at the University's Advanced Computing Facility at the Easter Bush Campus in Edinburgh, with the contract commencing on 25 May 2026 and scheduled for completion on 17 December 2027. The project falls within the education industry category, located specifically in the UKM75 region. The contract was awarded to Robertson Construction on 8 May 2026, underlining the efficient and strategic planning by the University, which acted as the buying organisation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, especially those interested in significant public infrastructure projects. Large-scale construction firms with the capability to manage and execute substantial and prolonged construction works akin to the setup required for the advanced computing facilities would find this tender suitable. The procurement's open procedure indicates that there was fair competition among established contractors capable of meeting high standards and stringent requirements, thus allowing businesses to leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and demonstrate their capability in handling similar large projects in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project - Main Contractor Construction Works

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfill the role of Principal Contractor for the construction works relating to the CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project at the Advanced Computing Facility, located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. The contract start on site date is 25 May 2026 for a period of 82 calendar weeks, with an anticipated contract completion date of 17 December 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfill the role of Principal Contractor for the construction works relating to the CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project at the Advanced Computing Facility, located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus.. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award procedure via the Procurement Hub Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2) Framework Agreement: Lot 1 - Scotland. The Award Criteria weightings noted above are the original Framework tender weightings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832659
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556520
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,597,638 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Robertson Construction Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556520
    CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project - Main Contractor Construction Works - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfill the role of Principal Contractor for the construction works relating to the CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project at the Advanced Computing Facility, located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. The contract start on site date is 25 May 2026 for a period of 82 calendar weeks, with an anticipated contract completion date of 17 December 2027.

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