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title: "Principal Contractors Framework for Building Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000497933"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2018-06-13"
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# Principal Contractors Framework for Building Refurbishment

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000497933

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, alongside the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, is conducting a procurement process titled "Principal Contractors Framework for Building Refurbishment". This initiative, classified under the services category, aims to establish a framework for appointing Principal Contractors to manage refurbishment works across various sites in Scotland, including islands. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a significant contract value of £25 million. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 1st September 2017 and the bid opening scheduled for the same day. Interested parties can access additional information through the established electronic submission method.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in refurbishment and building services. Businesses with expertise in managing diverse projects ranging from modern facilities to historic buildings would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process encourages participation from companies that can demonstrate financial stability, proven experience in similar contracts, and a commitment to community benefits, such as apprenticeships and local hiring initiatives, further enhancing their competitiveness in this growing market sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) together with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), are seeking to establish a framework for the appointment of Principal Contractors to deliver Building Refurbishment works and projects.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) together with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), are seeking to establish a framework for the appointment of Principal Contractors to deliver Building Refurbishment works and projects. The properties are diverse, located throughout mainland Scotland and its Islands, encompassing various sizes and range of ages from very old listed buildings to more modern structures. Due to the age of the Estate and the changing use of the courts and tribunals, an annual refurbishment programme is managed by the Property Services Unit within SCTS with requirements spanning the entire spectrum of construction disciplines and services. Objective of this Framework is to support the successful delivery of building refurbishment and construction related projects across SCTS, COPFS and HMCTS property portfolios. This objective is directly aligned with the strategic priority of "A Well Managed Estate". Further details available within the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322224 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Framework to be retender prior to expiry in 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45216110 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order
- 45216112 - Court building construction work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322224
- 10 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292258
- 3 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288429

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=93
  28th August 2017 - SCTS' Answer to Question of 07/08/2017 on framework agreement: please see file 'Answer to Question'
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=92
  31st July 2017 - Schedule 3 Tenderers Submission Requirements - updated
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=91
  31st July 2017 - Schedule 1 Instructions to Tenderers - updated
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=90
  31st July 2017 - Clarification to ITT documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=89
  31st July 2017 - Project C - M&E Services Performance Spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=88
  31st July 2017 - Project B - M&E Services Performance Spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=87
  27th July 2017 - 4 Structural Drawings for Project C (Number 1003)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=86
  27th July 2017 - 4 Structural Drawings for Project C (Number 1002)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=85
  27th July 2017 - 4 Structural Drawings for Project C (Number 1001)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=84
  27th July 2017 - 4 Structural Drawings for Project C (Number 1000)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=83
  17th July 2017 - Unlocked spreadsheets for exemplar projects pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=82
  6th July 2017 - Schedule 6 Pricing Matrix Uploaded separately due to reported accessibility issues.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=81
  6th July 2017 - Schedule 5 Z Clauses for NEC3 Option A & C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=80
  6th July 2017 - Short Form Contract Z Clauses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=79
  6th July 2017 - NEC3 Option C Terms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=78
  6th July 2017 - NEC3 Option A terms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=77
  6th July 2017 - NEC3 Short Form Terms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=76
  6th July 2017 - Schedule 5-Framework Agreement for Reserve Supplier. File replaced due to accessibility issues.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=75
  6th July 2017 - Schedule 5 Framework Agreement. File replaced due to accessibility issues
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=74
  6th July 2017 - Contract Pro Forma document in relation to Schedule 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=72
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=73
  5th July 2017 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=68
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=69
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=70
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=71
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=65
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=66
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=67
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=62
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=63
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=64
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=59
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=60
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=61
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=56
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=57
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=58
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=54
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=55
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=50
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=51
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=52
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=53
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=46
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=47
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=48
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=49
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=41
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=42
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=43
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=44
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=45
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=38
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=39
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=40
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=34
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=35
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=36
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=37
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=29
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=30
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=31
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=32
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=33
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=25
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=26
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=27
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=28
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=21
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=22
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=23
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=24
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=17
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=18
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=19
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=20
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=16
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=15
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=14
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=13
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=12
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Project A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=11
  5th July 2017 - Additional information - Technology & Spatial Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=7
  5th July 2017 - Schedule 5 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=8
  5th July 2017 - Schedule 6 - Pricing Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=9
  5th July 2017 - Schedule 7 - Form of Tender & Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=10
  5th July 2017 - Additional Information - Design Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=4
  5th July 2017 - Schedule 2 - Operational Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=5
  5th July 2017 - Schedule 3 - Tender Response Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=6
  5th July 2017 - Schedule 4 - Key Performance Indicators
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=1
  5th July 2017 - Introduction Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=2
  5th July 2017 - Schedule 0 - ESPD guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288429&idx=3
  5th July 2017 - Schedule 1 - Instructors for Bidders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288429
  Principal Contractors Framework for Building Refurbishment - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) together with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), are seeking to establish a framework for the appointment of Principal Contractors to deliver Building Refurbishment works and projects.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322224
  Principal Contractors Framework for Building Refurbishment - The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) together with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), are seeking to establish a framework for the appointment of Principal Contractors to deliver Building Refurbishment works and projects.

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