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title: "Main Contractor - Discovery & Innovation Building"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000487198"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2017-05-09"
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# Main Contractor - Discovery & Innovation Building

Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000487198

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Heriot Watt University seeking a Main Contractor for the construction of the new Discovery & Innovation Building located on its Edinburgh Campus. The tender is classified under the works category, with an estimated value of £14,500,000. It is currently in the Award stage, having completed the Tender phase. The contract signing took place on 9th May 2017, with the tender period concluding on 13th April 2017 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties should note that compliance with specific regulations, as outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, is mandatory.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction and civil engineering firms, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure projects. Businesses that can bring strong technical methodologies and a reliable financial standing are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will also be expected to create community benefits, such as providing six apprenticeships for local young people, making this an attractive opportunity for firms focused on corporate social responsibility and community engagement.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Main Contractor for the new Discovery & Innovation Building on its Edinburgh Campus. The current indicative proposals and project information can be viewed within 'Project Documentation - Appendix H' in the PCS-T portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Main Contractor for the new Discovery & Innovation Building on its Edinburgh Campus. The current indicative proposals and project information can be viewed within 'Project Documentation - Appendix H' in the PCS-T portal.. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282566 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500,000 |
| Lots value | £14,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AS |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | UKM25 Edinburgh, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 9 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282566
- 13 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276898

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276898
  Main Contractor - Discovery & Innovation Building - The University is seeking a Main Contractor for the new Discovery & Innovation Building on its Edinburgh Campus. The current indicative proposals and project information can be viewed within 'Project Documentation - Appendix H' in the PCS-T portal.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282566
  Main Contractor - Discovery & Innovation Building - The University is seeking a Main Contractor for the new Discovery & Innovation Building on its Edinburgh Campus. The current indicative proposals and project information can be viewed within 'Project Documentation - Appendix H' in the PCS-T portal.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000487198
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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