--- title: "UK_GE_2022_Design and construction of office interior on 9th floor, Exchange Tower, Edinburgh" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e9d51ed-2d53-46f5-b946-cffa865253b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e9d51ed-2d53-46f5-b946-cffa865253b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e9d51ed-2d53-46f5-b946-cffa865253b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e9d51ed-2d53-46f5-b946-cffa865253b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-06" --- # UK_GE_2022_Design and construction of office interior on 9th floor, Exchange Tower, Edinburgh Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e9d51ed-2d53-46f5-b946-cffa865253b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e9d51ed-2d53-46f5-b946-cffa865253b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e9d51ed-2d53-46f5-b946-cffa865253b4.json) ## Summary The British Council is seeking a Design and Build Contractor for the project titled "UK_GE_2022_Design and construction of office interior on 9th floor, Exchange Tower, Edinburgh." This procurement falls under the construction-related services industry category and is currently at the active tender stage. The tender period concludes on 1st June 2022, with the contract period expected to commence shortly after on 10th June 2022 and lasting until 16th December 2022. Interested parties must register on the British Council's procurement portal to submit their bids. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design and construction, particularly those offering turnkey solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to compete due to the suitability criteria set by the British Council. Companies that can demonstrate experience in creating collaborative and flexible office environments may find this project particularly well-suited to their offerings, thereby expanding their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice This project comprises of various proposed works to the existing vacant office floor plate and requires a 'Turnkey' solution. We therefor need an experienced Design and Build Contractor who can deliver all design and construction services to deliver an office ready for staff to work in. The aim of this project is to ultimately create a collaborative working space that allows for hot-desking (2.5 staff per 1 desk) and provides flexible meeting facilities. The works are to be as minimal as possible whilst incorporating flexible furniture and sustainability. See below the initial high-level requirements which will develop throughout the design stages: o Meeting Rooms x 4 o Call Rooms x 5 o Faith & Wellbeing Room o Coffee Shop 'vibe' at Main Entrance o Lockers o Utility Interfaces o MEP Services o Kitchenette Facilities o Client Furniture/FF&E Migration & Installation o IT/AV (no desktops) o Server Room o Onsite Security BC wish to procure a Design & Build (D&B) Main Contractor at RIBA Stage 0-1 via a single stage D&B procurement route based on an initial test-fit produced by BC and accompanied by an MEP feasibility report. Following this BC will appoint the selected contractor to progress the design, consents and construction from RIBA Stage 2 onwards. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8557092b-c795-444a-9f2d-a316260403af | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jun 2022 - 16 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 6 May 2022 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8557092b-c795-444a-9f2d-a316260403af - 25 Mar 2022 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8557092b-c795-444a-9f2d-a316260403af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8557092b-c795-444a-9f2d-a316260403af 6th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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