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title: "MID/23/30"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ce2a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-22"
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# MID/23/30

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ce2a

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## Summary

The Midlothian Council is inviting tenders for the provision of constructing the Main Building at Destination Hillend. The project involves excavating a hillside, constructing a multi-faceted building, and incorporating various facilities within. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a contract value of approximately GBP 16,693,000. The procurement method is a selective procedure, with a deadline for tender submission by June 23, 2023, and the contract period expected to run from February 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for construction firms experienced in building works to compete for a significant project in the UK. Businesses registered as construction line or equivalent are eligible to participate. The contract focuses on quality, with a 70-30 weightage for both quality and price criteria. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the Midlothian Council and submit their electronic bids before the deadline to be considered for the project.

## Notice

Tendering for a contractor for the provision of constructing the Main Building as part of the Destination Hillend project. The multi-faceted building will be predominately excavated into a steeped hillside (incl rock excavation) with retaining walls and structures throughout. The Main Building contract will include hard and soft landscaping within the vicinity and upper site of the building, demolition of existing structures, remodelling of the car park and loop road, as well as the creation of a staff car park. The main building (3381 sqm (NIA)) will comprise of a main foyer for all hillside activities, reception and staff areas, retail units, a cafe area, children's party rooms, a large soft play and climbing area, as well as communal areas, staircases, W/C's and service ducts. The building will be constructed from a steel frame, cladding material, concrete foundations, and triple glazed windows and a green roof, targeting net zero carbon. The building aims to blend into the landscape by following the geometry of the hillside through the incorporation of natural roof edges, gradients and materials. Current budget construction cost is circa 16m Proposed contract is SBCC Design & Build 2016 with amendments that requires a design and build contractor to take a RIBA 3 design with a novated design team (Architect, C&S Engineers and MEP Engineers) to completion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tendering for a contractor for the provision of constructing the Main Building as part of the Destination Hillend project. The multi-faceted building will be predominately excavated into a steeped hillside (incl rock excavation) with retaining walls and structures throughout. The Main Building contract will include hard and soft landscaping within the vicinity and upper site of the building, demolition of existing structures, remodelling of the car park and loop road, as well as the creation of a staff car park. The main building (3381 sqm (NIA)) will comprise of a main foyer for all hillside activities, reception and staff areas, retail units, a cafe area, children's party rooms, a large soft play and climbing area, as well as communal areas, staircases, W/C's and service ducts. The building will be constructed from a steel frame, cladding material, concrete foundations, and triple glazed windows and a green roof, targeting net zero carbon. The building aims to blend into the landscape by following the geometry of the hillside through the incorporation of natural roof edges, gradients and materials. Current budget construction cost is circa 16m Proposed contract is SBCC Design & Build 2016 with amendments that requires a design and build contractor to take a RIBA 3 design with a novated design team (Architect, C&S Engineers and MEP Engineers) to completion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014462-2023 |
| 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 | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,693,000 |
| Lots value | £16,693,000 |
| 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

- 22 May 2023 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014462-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731911
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=731911
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=731911
- 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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