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title: "Lead Construction Project Manager for SRUC's Dairy Nexus"
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# Lead Construction Project Manager for SRUC's Dairy Nexus

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aa09

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) for the title "Lead Construction Project Manager for SRUC’s Dairy Nexus." This project, classified under infrastructure works consultancy services, is located at the SRUC Barony Campus in Dumfries, within the UKM92 region. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender stage is currently active, with a bid submission deadline set for 26 May 2021. The project aims to support the construction of the Dairy Nexus, with a total project spend of £8 million, involving multiple work stages contingent upon government approvals and funding. The contract performance will be assessed at the conclusion of each RIBA work stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in construction management and consultancy services within the education and research sectors. Companies specialising in biological sciences, animal sciences, and environmental projects will find a good fit, especially those familiar with higher education contexts. Given the project's emphasis on sustainability and innovation in the dairy sector, firms capable of demonstrating professional ability, a robust methodology, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

To support the construction of the Dairy Nexus and its component parts we require the services of a professional Construction Project Manager (PM), preferably with experience in the FE/HE sector with emphasis on biological sciences, animal sciences and the environment. The initial phase of the Dairy Nexus project will focus on RIBA Stage 1 which includes the completion of a feasibility study for inclusion in the Full Business Case that will be submitted to the UK and Scottish Governments. Progression to concept design and subsequent stages will be subject to approval of this Full Business Case by both Governments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project sits within the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and is being funded by UK and Scottish Governments. Total project spend is GBP 8M and the Dairy Nexus will provide a flagship facility that re-positions the Borderlands at the forefront of industry-focused, rural co-innovation and knowledge exchange. It will drive transformational research and innovation to decarbonise the dairy sector and move it towards a circular bioeconomy. In doing so, Dairy Nexus will deliver significant and inclusive regional growth to underpin the rural communities that are so important to the Borderlands economy and its regional identity. The initial phase of the Dairy Nexus project will focus on RIBA Stage 1 which includes the completion of a feasibility study for inclusion in the Full Business Case that will be submitted to the UK and Scottish Governments. Progression to concept design and subsequent stages will be subject to approval of this Full Business Case by both Governments. At this time, SRUC will commit to completion of RIBA Stage 1. Progress to RIBA work stages 2 - 7 will be dependent on appropriate funding being secured by SRUC. Contract performance will be reviewed at the conclusion of each RIBA work stage.

Renewal: Extensions to contract will run in parallel with RIBA stages

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015165-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CURRIE & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2021 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015165-2021
- 26 Apr 2021 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008856-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00021

## Provenance

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