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title: "Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d168"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d168

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## Summary

The SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) is planning a tender for the construction of the Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre, which will be situated on plot 9 of the Inverness Campus managed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise. This project, valued at approximately £5.6 million, is classified under the category of construction work for buildings related to education and research. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with the tender anticipated to commence towards the end of September 2021. It is intended that the contract will be awarded by the end of 2021 and construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in multi-purpose buildings, research facilities, and clinical spaces. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract should possess experience in managing complex projects and an understanding of the specific needs associated with scientific and healthcare environments. Engaging with Tier 1 contractors who can offer guidance and expertise will be critical to navigating the logistical challenges of this project, enhancing the potential for growth within the rural and local business economy of the North of Scotland.

## Notice

The Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre will be developed on plot 9 of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise's Inverness Campus. The facility will have a holistic remit that embraces both the people and the environment in which rural enterprises operate; including zoonoses (animal diseases that transmit to humans) and aspects of climate change all of which have a significant effect on the rural and local business economy of the North of Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Context The Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre will be developed on plot 9 of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise's Inverness Campus. The facility will have a holistic remit that embraces both the people and the environment in which rural enterprises operate; including zoonoses (animal diseases that transmit to humans) and aspects of climate change all of which have a significant effect on the rural and local business economy of the North of Scotland. SRUC's Consulting and Veterinary Services will co-locate to the centre in order to help bridge the relationship between industry and research, so promoting innovative new approaches in existing and new rural SME businesses. SRUC will work closely with Highlands and Islands Enterprise to replicate the success of their Pathfinder Accelerator programme, and Centre for Health Science in the animal health sector. The project recently commenced RIBA stage 4 and a planning application was submitted to the Highland Council on 25th June 2021 for the development of the new two storey, 1,6060m2 GIA building. To fulfil SRUC's requirements, the building will encompass a mix of office, research and professional services spaces. The construction cost is anticipated to be approximately GBP 5.6million and the tender for the main contractor will commence towards the end of September 2021. The main contractor will be appointed via a single stage tender and then subsequently enter into an NEC4 ECC Option A contract on a design and build basis. It is intended that the contract will be awarded by the end of 2021 and the works complete by the end of 2022. A project bank account will be utilised for the main contractor and sub-contractors with a >1% share of the contract value. SRUC are seeking to engage with Tier 1 contractors with experience in constructing multi-purpose buildings, including research/clinical spaces to obtain their guidance and advice on delivering the project at the site location, mitigating logistical challenges and managing construction risk within the current market conditions. Additional information: Indicative date for meet the buyer event Week commencing 16th /23rd August to suit SRUC. Contact details for registering interest: Ian Young - Ian.Young@curriebrown.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018937-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | CUPAR |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY15 5YR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Cupar |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2021 at 15:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018937-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=663063
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00021

## Provenance

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