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title: "Award of EST0600 Kings Buildings LV Switch Board Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000548636"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-10-16"
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# Award of EST0600 Kings Buildings LV Switch Board Replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000548636

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process titled "Award of EST0600 Kings Buildings LV Switch Board Replacement" aimed at replacing a portion of the main LV switchboards at their Kings Buildings site. This project falls within the works category, specifically relating to electrical and building construction. The tender period commenced on 1st October 2018 and ends on 22nd April 2019. The award has been granted to Arthur McKay Building Support Services for a total value of £1,556,611.48, reflecting the importance of this project in upgrading the ageing electrical infrastructure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and electrical works, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure upgrades. Companies that excel in project management, engineering, and installation of electrical systems could thrive in this competitive environment. Given the technical nature of the tender, firms with a proven track record in similar projects and strong local connections in Edinburgh may find themselves particularly well-positioned to engage with this contract.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main contractor to replace a percentage of the main LV switchboards at the Kings Buildings. The work will mitigate the risk to an ageing Electrical legacy infrastructure as well as improve the resilience of the site by installing temporary generator connection points for each building.The work will include the design, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of all materials deemed necessary to complete the work.RSP Consultants have produced a performance specification for these works and Thompson Bethune have been appointed as the Quantity Surveyor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334396 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,556,611 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; NHS LANARKSHIRE; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR MCKAY BUILDING SUPPORT SERVICES; BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; CAPITAL DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS LTD (MAIN CONTACT; CLARK CONTRACTS; COMPUTACENTER; DENNIS EAGLE; DIRECT ECOLOGY; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; HARVEY NASH; JAMES LAW RESEARCH ASSOCIATES; LEIDOS INNOVATIONS; LEVATI; MILLGATE COMPUTER SYSTEMS; NORTHBURGH; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; RESPONSE BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES (SCOTLAND; SCIAMED; SOFTCAT; SRCL; SWALLOWFIELD SMALLHOLDING; THE KEIL CENTRE; WHY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2018 at 14:51 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334396

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/

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