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title: "Design & Build of Solasta House at Plot 8 Inverness Campus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511647"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-03-22"
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# Design & Build of Solasta House at Plot 8 Inverness Campus

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511647

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highlands and Islands Enterprise, seeking contractors for the "Design & Build of Solasta House at Plot 8, Inverness Campus." This project, classified under the works category, aims to develop a building of approximately 2,420 m² gross floor area with necessary facilities and infrastructure. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with a contract value estimated between GBP 5 million and GBP 5.5 million, signed on 9 February 2018. Interested parties should note that the project site is located in Inverness, UK, with submissions having been required electronically due on or before 6 November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in design and build contracts. Businesses with a proven track record in managing complex projects, ideally with experience in office and laboratory constructions, will find this an attractive opportunity. The procurement method is open, meaning multiple competitors can engage, thus fostering a competitive landscape that could lead to strategic partnerships or substantial contracts for those capable of meeting the outlined requirements and criteria.

## Notice

This D&B contract was for works on Plot 8 of Inverness Campus to construct a building of circa 2,420 m2 GFA with a common entrance/core area with feature stair/wc facilities/plant room and two floors of office/lab/shell space with escape stairs and service risers. The contractor will be required to appoint their own design team to complete any post contract design necessary to enable the development to proceed. They will also be responsible for the management of their designers and all sub-contractors to ensure that the project is delivered on time and to budget. Their remit will also extend to the building, fit-out, all associated infrastructure serving the site including internal plot roads, car parking, SUDS, utility connections and landscaping etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This NEC3 ECC Option A contract has now been awarded. The total value of the contract is estimated to be between GBP5 000 000 and GBP5 500 000 excluding VAT. 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. This contract has not been split into Lots since it would make its execution excessively difficult.

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=MAR314469 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 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

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314469
- 4 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297526
- 18 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295959

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=22
  9th November 2017 - As referenced in response to Q73
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=21
  9th November 2017 - As referenced in response to Q72
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=20
  25th October 2017 - Ground Gas Protection 117187-Pc004-C for use with Question 16.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=19
  25th October 2017 - Drainage Layout for use with Question 16. 117187-Pc002-E
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=18
  24th October 2017 - Roof Plant Layout in response to Question 15
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=17
  10th October 2017 - As referenced in response to Question 4.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=16
  9th October 2017 - Please substitute the attached for Sections 1-5 of the ECC Contract previously issued [Pages 1-26].
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=15
  4th October 2017 - Copy of OGL and proposed level drawings in AutoCAD format
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=13
  20th September 2017 - Appendix K Part 2 of 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=14
  20th September 2017 - Plot 8 ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=12
  20th September 2017 - Appendix K Part 1 of 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=11
  20th September 2017 - Appendix V
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=10
  20th September 2017 - Appendix N
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=9
  20th September 2017 - Appendix L
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=7
  20th September 2017 - Appendix F and G
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=8
  20th September 2017 - Appendix J
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=6
  20th September 2017 - Appendix E
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=1
  20th September 2017 - Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=2
  20th September 2017 - Award criteria response form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=3
  20th September 2017 - Financial Ratios Table
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=4
  20th September 2017 - Fair Work Practices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP295959&idx=5
  20th September 2017 - ECC Option A contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295959
  Design & Build of Solasta House at Plot 8 Inverness Campus - This D&B contract is for works on Plot 8 of Inverness Campus to construct a building of circa 2,420 m2 GFA with a common entrance/core area with feature stair/wc facilities/plant room and two floors of office/lab/shell space with escape stairs and service risers. The contractor will be required to appoint their own design team to complete any post contract design necessary to enable the development to proceed. They will also be responsible for the management of their designers and all sub-contractors to ensure that the project is delivered on time and to budget. Their remit will also extend to the building, fit-out, all associated infrastructure serving the site including internal plot roads, car parking, SUDS, utility connections and landscaping etc.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314469
  Design & Build of Solasta House at Plot 8 Inverness Campus - This D&B contract was for works on Plot 8 of Inverness Campus to construct a building of circa 2,420 m2 GFA with a common entrance/core area with feature stair/wc facilities/plant room and two floors of office/lab/shell space with escape stairs and service risers. The contractor will be required to appoint their own design team to complete any post contract design necessary to enable the development to proceed. They will also be responsible for the management of their designers and all sub-contractors to ensure that the project is delivered on time and to budget. Their remit will also extend to the building, fit-out, all associated infrastructure serving the site including internal plot roads, car parking, SUDS, utility connections and landscaping etc.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000511647

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