--- title: "Estates: Main Contractor for the New Music Centre" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000502245" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502245" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502245.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502245.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2017-07-06" --- # Estates: Main Contractor for the New Music Centre Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000502245 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502245) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502245.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews is currently seeking a main contractor for the construction of the New Music Centre, valued at £5.5 million, located in St Andrews, Scotland. This tender is at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th August 2017. The procurement is being conducted through a selective method known as the Restricted procedure, and submissions must be made electronically via the university's e-Tendering system at In-Tend. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for contractors specialising in construction works, particularly those with experience in educational projects and music facilities. Businesses with proven capabilities in managing large-scale construction projects and prior achievements in similar environments are encouraged to participate. The project aims to provide innovative facilities for musicians and contribute to the cultural landscape of St Andrews, making it an attractive prospect for contractors looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. ## Notice Main Contractor for the construction of the New Music Centre at the University of St Andrews. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Main Contractor for the New Music Centre project at the University of St Andrews. The University of St Andrews Music Centre provides exceptional musical opportunities for students and staff of the University and for the wider community of Fife. It has been based in the Younger Hall since its foundation, 25 years ago, but now, for the first time, it will have a purpose-built home. The new Music Centre will be in the heart of the medieval University, in St Mary's Quadrangle, and will provide the dedicated space needed for musicians to learn, practice, rehearse and perform. The accommodation will include: - A large rehearsal studio suitable for both orchestral and choral rehearsal, which will also be a performance space for chamber works and song. - Three medium-sized spaces in which the Centre's many instrumental and vocal groups can rehearse. - Ten practice rooms for individual and small group practice and for lessons from the Centre's internationally renowned teaching staff. - A music technology and recording suite enabling the Centre's musicians to develop their skills in these rapidly developing areas of music. - A library bringing together the Centre's resources in recorded and printed music for the first time. - Dedicated office space for the Centre's performance, academic and administrative staff. The proposed Gross External Areas are: Ground Floor: 901 m2 First Floor: 608 m2 Second Floor: 427 m2 Roof: 255 m2 Total 2191 m2 Car parking spaces: 33 Site layout: The site layout is designed to optimize the prominent location of the site. The Centre will restore an historic quad and preserve the features of St Mary's Quadrangle, while complementing the neighbouring St Regulus Hall student residence and the Bute Building. This is a music centre for the community and the University - and as such its location with easy access for all from the town centre and its welcoming and outward looking appearance will create a new cultural venue in St Andrews. Parking is located to the east of the site, easily accessible from Queen's Terrace and in close proximity to the main entrance. Parked vehicles will be concealed from view at Ground level within the Music Centre by means of a planted screen with a wall beyond. Vehicular access is maintained to the south of the site at the existing entrance to the University. The refuse store is located between the car park and the music centre on the south east corner to facilitate ease of servicing. A combination of hard and soft landscaping is provided within the site. Additional detail is contained in the ESPD documentation.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To Express an Interest please go to our tender web-site at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288864 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,500,000 | | Lots value | £5,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | ST ANDREWS | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 9LB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | St Andrews | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | UKM22 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings ## Release History - 6 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288864 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288864&idx=1 10th July 2017 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL288864&idx=2 10th July 2017 - ESPD (Scotland) Document ESPD (Scotland) Guidance Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288864 Estates: Main Contractor for the New Music Centre - Main Contractor for the construction of the New Music Centre at the University of St Andrews. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=502245 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=502245 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502245 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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