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title: "EC0778 Main Contractor Murchison House"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000492799"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# EC0778 Main Contractor Murchison House

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000492799

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Main Contractor for the refurbishment of Murchison House, which will provide office and student-facing activities across multiple levels. This project falls under the works category within the education sector and is located on the Kings Buildings Campus in Edinburgh. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure, and the tender submission period concluded on 2nd June 2017, with the contract officially awarded on 14th November 2017. The successful contractor will engage in a phased construction process, enhancing the facility's functionality and aesthetics to meet modern educational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms and contractors specializing in refurbishment projects, particularly those with experience in educational facilities. Businesses with a proven track record in managing phased delivery and those capable of demonstrating financial strength with an annual turnover exceeding £14 million are particularly encouraged to participate. Moreover, suppliers who can deliver community benefits in alignment with the University’s objectives will have a competitive edge in this tendering process.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh Award Notice - for a Main Contractor to refurbish Murchison House to provide office based activity on levels 3, 4 and 5 for ERI and the College Office with student facing activity on levels 1 and 2. The successful supplier will work with the University of Edinburgh to deliver Community Benefits as part of this project that aim to improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the University's area and support the University's vision and mission.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for: The University of Edinburgh appointing a Main Contractor to refurbish Murchison House to provide office based activity on levels 3, 4 and 5 for ERI and the College Office with student facing activity on levels 1 and 2. The construction is to be handed over in two phases with Levels 3, 4 and 5 released 3 months ahead of the rest of the building which will then be occupied. The building is located on the live Kings Buildings Campus adjacent to student accommodation. It is Grade B Listed and Planning and Listed Building Consents have already been obtained with conditions still to be discharged. An asbestos removal contract is currently underway throughout the building and will be completed prior to the commencement of the main contract works. We have appointed a Main Contractor who on completion of the Works will ensure that the University will be able to provide a dynamic multi-functional building with state of the art teaching and study spaces at the lower levels to cater for developing student working patterns. The upper levels will comprise a mix of decant space, College Office and ERI accommodation. The following breakdown of accommodation is required: - a mix of flexible student study areas comprising group study rooms, computer labs and flexible open plan spaces using a variety of loose and fitted furniture with integrated IT; - a teaching hub comprising flexible teaching and learning spaces including lecture theatres, teaching studios and teaching rooms all with AV equipment; - flexible study spaces that can be easily adapted for examinations and other purposes at certain times of the year; - student services accommodation with offices, consultation rooms and information points; - a social hub centred around an entrance level cafe adjacent to informal study areas; - contemporary staff offices, break out/ collaboration areas and meeting rooms; state of the art incubation units/ industry collaboration spaces; exhibition spaces.. Please note - this is an Award Notice. Economic operators may have been excluded from this competition if there are 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=NOV301996 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301996
- 26 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281326

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR281326
  EC0778 Main Contractor Murchison House - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to refurbish Murchison House to provide office based activity on levels 3, 4 and 5 for ERI and the College Office with student facing activity on levels 1 and 2. The construction is to be handed over in two phases with Levels 3, 4 and 5 released 3 months ahead of the rest of the building which will then be occupied. The building is located on the live Kings Buildings Campus adjacent to student accommodation. It is Grade B Listed and Planning and Listed Building Consents have already been obtained with conditions still to be discharged. An asbestos removal contract is currently underway throughout the building and will be completed prior to the commencement of the main contract works.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301996
  EC0778 Main Contractor Murchison House - The University of Edinburgh Award Notice - for a Main Contractor to refurbish Murchison House to provide office based activity on levels 3, 4 and 5 for ERI and the College Office with student facing activity on levels 1 and 2. The successful supplier will work with the University of Edinburgh to deliver Community Benefits as part of this project that aim to improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the University's area and support the University's vision and mission.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492799
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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