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title: "Design & Build at Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508574"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
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# Design & Build at Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC)

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508574

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Highlands and Islands Enterprise as the buying organisation, seeking contractors for the "Design & Build at Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC)" project. This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is located in Stromness, UK. The contract involves a design and build approach and is currently at the award stage, having been signed on 12 March 2018. The project value is estimated between GBP 5,000,000 and GBP 5,500,000, with the completion date set for 14 August 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in construction, particularly those with experience in demolition, refurbishment, and design tasks in complex environments. Suitable competitors may include construction firms, consultancy providers, and those offering specialist design services, who are familiar with managing subcontractors and adhering to regulatory compliance under the CDM 2015 Regulations. The requirement for bidders to demonstrate substantial financial capability and relevant past experience makes this an attractive opportunity for established firms in the sector.

## Notice

This D&B contract has been awarded for works for the Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) including demolition, refurbishment and new construction at the site of the old Stromness Academy and Primary School. The contractor is required to appoint their own design team to complete any post contract design necessary to enable the development to proceed. They are responsible for the management of their sub-contractors to ensure that the project is delivered on time and to budget and to perform the duties of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM 2015 Regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It should be noted that this is a "live" site and the Academy is already home to the European Marine Energy Centre, Heriot Watt University's International Centre for Island Technology, environmental consultants Aquatera and number of other businesses as well as being in close proximity to a number of residential houses. The NEC3 ECC Option A contract includes for sectional completion. The total value of the contract is estimated to be between GBP5 000 000 and GBP5 500 000 excluding VAT. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Orkney Islands Council (OIC) plan to form a Joint Venture vehicle (the "JV") through which both parties will provide funding and other support for the ORIC. It is the intention that a Project Bank Account (PBA) will be used for payment of the Contractor and their supply chain. The account shall satisfy the minimum requirements of a PBA defined at Annex F of "Implementing Project Bank Accounts in Construction Projects". http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0051/00512149.pdf In addition the PBA shall satisfy the minimum requirements for an effectively constituted Trust under Scots law.. 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.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 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=MAR313994 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111291 - Site-development work

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313994
- 24 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299140
- 4 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297523
- 12 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295442

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=18
  17th October 2017 - See response to Q55
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=17
  9th October 2017 - Please see response to Question 20.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=16
  9th October 2017 - See response to Question 19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=15
  9th October 2017 - See response to Question 19.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=14
  9th October 2017 - Planning Approval for Academy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=12
  14th September 2017 - Award criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=13
  14th September 2017 - ORIC ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=10
  14th September 2017 - ORIC Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=11
  14th September 2017 - Appendix L Survey Reports
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=7
  14th September 2017 - Appendices K N and Z
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=8
  14th September 2017 - Financial Ratios Table
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=9
  14th September 2017 - ORIC Contract Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=6
  14th September 2017 - Appendix X Quotes from Utility Providers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=5
  14th September 2017 - Appendix M Planning
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=1
  14th September 2017 - Fair Work Practices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=2
  14th September 2017 - Appendix B2 Project Design
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=3
  14th September 2017 - Appendix E Health & Safety
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295442&idx=4
  14th September 2017 - Appendix J Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295442
  Design & Build at Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) - This D&B contract is for works for the Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) and will require demolition, refurbishment and new construction at the site of the old Stromness Academy and Primary School. The contract will be awarded as a design and build (D&B) with the requirement that the contractor appoints their own design team to complete any post contract design necessary to enable the development to proceed. They will be responsible for the management of their designers and all sub-contractors to ensure that the project is delivered on time and to budget and will be required to perform the duties of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM 2015 Regulations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313994
  Design & Build at Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) - This D&B contract has been awarded for works for the Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) including demolition, refurbishment and new construction at the site of the old Stromness Academy and Primary School. The contractor is required to appoint their own design team to complete any post contract design necessary to enable the development to proceed. They are responsible for the management of their sub-contractors to ensure that the project is delivered on time and to budget and to perform the duties of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM 2015 Regulations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0051/00512149.pdf
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508574

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