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title: "Main Contractor New Biology Darwin Tower"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000441784"
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# Main Contractor New Biology Darwin Tower

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000441784

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Edinburgh, which is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor for the New Biology Darwin Tower project. This initiative falls under the works category within the education sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is a selective or restricted procedure, and the contract was awarded on 14th June 2018 for a project valued at approximately £67,176,355.78. The comprehensive remodelling and extension aim to create a 16,500sqm research facility, with project completion anticipated by autumn 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies, particularly those with expertise in large-scale building projects and sustainable design. Firms that specialise in high-quality educational or research facilities, including those capable of complex renovations and energy-efficient solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in providing state-of-the-art research laboratories for advancements in fields such as epigenetics and synthetic biology, thereby fostering future growth and collaboration in the industry.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor for the construction of the 11 storey Darwin tower comprehensive remodelling and extension to create a circa 16,500sqm research building containing specialist research labs; generic primary and secondary wet and dry labs with associated write up spaces. The works include a 3 storey extension housing a lecture theatre, seminar spaces meeting rooms and a cafe.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor who will work on behalf of the University with regards to an eleven storey tower being fully re-clad using a double-skin cladding system to greatly enhance both the building's appearance and energy performance. The building will also be totally refurbished and extended to provide approximately 20,000.00sqm of high-quality research facilities containing specialist research labs; a large BRF; generic primary and secondary wet and dry labs with associated write up spaces. The works include a 3 storey extension housing a lecture theatre, seminar spaces meeting rooms and a cafe. This refurbishment will dramatically improve space efficiency and occupancy capacity for the Darwin Building. Along with some reorganisation of activity in adjacent buildings in this complex, the project will provide state-of-the-art research facilities for new developments in epigenetics and synthetic biology, and expansion space for related work in cell biology, systems biology and biotechnology activity. It is envisaged that the Darwin Building will be ready for re-occupation in autumn 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329242 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,176,355 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329242

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329242
  Main Contractor New Biology Darwin Tower - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor for the construction of the 11 storey Darwin tower comprehensive remodelling and extension to create a circa 16,500sqm research building containing specialist research labs; generic primary and secondary wet and dry labs with associated write up spaces. The works include a 3 storey extension housing a lecture theatre, seminar spaces meeting rooms and a cafe.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000441784

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