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title: "Appointment of Main Contractor for Design & Build of Ardrossan Community Campus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039643"
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buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-04"
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# Appointment of Main Contractor for Design & Build of Ardrossan Community Campus

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039643

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process with the title "Appointment of Main Contractor for Design & Build of Ardrossan Community Campus" in the construction industry category. The procurement stage is at the active status. The project involves building a new Passivhaus Ardrossan Community Campus. The contract value is 73,380,000 GBP. The procurement method is a selective procedure. The main contracting organisation is Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd.

This tender by North Ayrshire Council presents a significant opportunity for contractors with experience in constructing energy-efficient buildings meeting Passivhaus standards. Businesses specialising in construction projects for educational and community facilities, especially those with expertise in Passivhaus or similar specifications, are well-suited to compete. The project involves mandatory community benefits including job opportunities promotion, upskilling initiatives, and support for an inclusive and sustainable economy, offering a holistic growth opportunity for contractors aligned with these objectives.

## Notice

The contract is for a Principal Contractor to build a new Passivhaus Ardrossan Community Campus (ACC). This requirement is for a single Principal Contractor for both pre-construction services and the construction itself.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement itself is split into two contractual phases. The first stage of the contract will be in accordance with a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to develop the stage 4 design and market testing; and will include the Post Novation fees of the Lead Design Consultant. The PCSA contract term is for 43 weeks plus the option to extend for up to 6 months. Appointment to the second stage will follow successful completion of the first stage. The second stage for the build will be in accordance with a SBCC Design & Build Contract with Schedule of Amendments for the main construction works. The second stage contract term is for 109.5 weeks. Approval will be sought from the Project Board before awarding this contract to the successful bidder of Stage 1. NAC is under no obligation to the successful contractor of Stage 1 with respect to any further contract or other appointment to carry out all or parts of the Works (Stage 2). NAC has the sole discretion to decide how it wishes to proceed once the final contract sum is established. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: A maximum of 12 months extension may be available at NAC's discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006876-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,546,368 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45214100 - Construction work for kindergarten buildings
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214220 - Secondary school construction work
- 45214230 - Special school construction work
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006876-2024
- 10 Jan 2023 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000696-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000715895
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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