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title: "Design and Construction of Building 2 at European Marine Science Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0417dd"
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# Design and Construction of Building 2 at European Marine Science Park

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0417dd

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise has awarded a contract for the design and construction of Building 2 at the European Marine Science Park. The procurement process has been completed, and TSL Contractors Limited has been selected as the supplier for this project. The total value of the contract is £8,106,988.03 GBP. This works contract falls under the construction industry category and is located in Inverness, United Kingdom. The tender was in the "Works" category, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction works, particularly those with experience in building design and construction management. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the opportunity already allocated. For businesses looking to participate in similar future tenders, focusing on Quality criteria such as Management & Delivery Methodology, Staff Resources, Works Programme, Risk Analysis, Sustainability, Community Benefits, and Fair Work, along with competitive pricing strategies, will be essential for success in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

The building is circa 1,500 m2 GIFA and the contractor will be required to appoint its own design team to complete any necessary post-contract design. The contractor will be responsible for the management of its designers and all sub-contractors to ensure that the project is delivered on time and preferably below the indicated budget. THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The budget currently available to deliver this contract, ex VAT, is: Phase 1, GBP 7M - GBP 7.5M; Phase 2 GBP 0.75M - GBP 1M; Total GBP 7.75M - GBP 8.5M This project will operate a mandatory Project Bank Account (PBA). 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.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This may include additional fit out within the building as identified within the NEC4 contract documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020913-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,106,988 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TSL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2024 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020913-2024
- 10 Jan 2024 at 11:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000768-2024
- 13 Nov 2023 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033487-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00313
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728842
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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