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title: "Main Works Contractor - Morris Road Easthouses , Midlothian (Former Newbattle High School Site)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f21c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-01"
---

# Main Works Contractor - Morris Road Easthouses , Midlothian (Former Newbattle High School Site)

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f21c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Midlothian Council seeking a main contractor for the "Main Works Contractor – Morris Road Easthouses, Midlothian" project, which falls under the construction industry category. The project aims to deliver approximately 98 new build houses on a brownfield site, with a total construction cost of £23 million. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd December 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 29th April 2022 and run until 26th April 2024. Interested suppliers must comply with the selective procurement method, which is a restricted procedure, allowing only pre-qualified businesses to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those experienced in residential development, to expand their portfolio. Companies capable of demonstrating successful project delivery and managing diverse housing types would be well-suited to engage in this contract. The inclusion of community benefits makes this tender appealing to businesses prioritising social responsibility and local engagement, further enhancing opportunities for growth in the competitive construction market.

## Notice

Tendering for a main contractor for the provision of circa 98 new build houses of varying housing type mix and tenure on an existing brownfield site at Morris Road, Easthouses, Midlothian (former Newbattle High School site). The project is expected to deliver a total of 134 units split in two phases with the second phase being procured separately. Current budget construction cost for the circa 98 new build houses being built by Midlothian Council is circa 23M.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tendering for a main contractor for the provision of circa 98 new build houses of varying housing type mix and tenure on an existing brownfield site at Morris Road, Easthouses, Midlothian (former Newbattle High School site). The project is expected to deliver a total of 134 units split in two phases with the second phase being procured separately. Current budget construction cost for the circa 98 new build houses being built by Midlothian Council is circa 23M.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027310-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 26 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000,000 |
| Lots value | £23,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027310-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=672105
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=672105
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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