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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently awarded a contract under its CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project, aimed at procuring project management and multi-disciplinary design team services from RIBA Stages 5 to 7. The procurement falls under the education sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure as per the Open Contracting Data Standard, and the contract was signed on 15th July 2026, with an expected completion date of 10th January 2028. Key parties involved include the University of Edinburgh as the buyer and AtkinsRealis as the successful supplier.

This procurement project opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management and engineering services within the educational and technological industries. Organisations with expertise in handling large-scale infrastructural projects, particularly those with capabilities in supercomputing and related services, will find this contract particularly relevant. The project's scope and complexity make it an ideal growth avenue for well-established companies in the construction and innovation sectors seeking to expand their portfolios by partnering with prestigious educational institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Project Manager and Design Team - CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier for the provision of Project Management and multi-disciplinary design team services for RIBA Stages 5-7 of the 0731B5 CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier for the provision of Project Management and multi-disciplinary design team services for RIBA Stages 5-7 of the 0731B5 CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project. The contract term shall be for the full construction period, with an indicative end date of 10th January 2028. This contract has been awarded via a Direct Award procedure via the Scape Scotland Consultancy Services Framework Agreement.. This contract has been awarded via a Direct Award procedure under the Scape Scotland Consultancy Services Framework Agreement. Please note, the weightings above relate to the original framework tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561064
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£472,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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