---
title: "Fly Tower Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559290"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2019-01-16"
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# Fly Tower Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559290

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is seeking contractors for the "Fly Tower Upgrade" project, focused on enhancing operational safety and flexibility at the Byre Theatre. This open tender has been categorised under the 'works' category within the education industry. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a bid submission deadline set for 26 October 2018. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals electronically via the specified online platform. The project's delivery location is St Andrews, UK, with estimated contract value of £53,875.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for construction and engineering firms, especially those with expertise in theatre renovations and safety upgrades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited for this contract, providing they can demonstrate capability in project management and compliance with safety standards. Potential suppliers can leverage this opportunity to establish or deepen their working relationship with a prominent educational institution, enhancing visibility and credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

The update of the Byre Theatre fly tower will convert the current system comprising of 12 Counterweight bars and 6 Hemp sets to a standardised system of 18 Counterweight Bars. This will provide a safer working environment and utilise the full potential of the fly tower offering more scope and flexibility for all the various events and shows coming in. Tender submissions must include a detailed programme and method statements for the works to be undertaken.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The update of the Byre Theatre fly tower will convert the current system comprising of 12 Counterweight bars and 6 Hemp sets to a standardised system of 18 Counterweight Bars. This will provide a safer working environment and utilise the full potential of the fly tower offering more scope and flexibility for all the various events and shows coming in. Tender submissions must include a detailed programme and method statements for the works to be undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342126 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 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 | £53,875 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOPLIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42411000 - Pulley tackle and hoists

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342126
- 1 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332780

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT332780&idx=1
  1st October 2018 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT332780
  Fly Tower Upgrade - The update of the Byre Theatre fly tower will convert the current system comprising of 12 Counterweight bars and 6 Hemp sets to a standardised system of 18 Counterweight Bars. This will provide a safer working environment and utilise the full potential of the fly tower offering more scope and flexibility for all the various events and shows coming in. Tender submissions must include a detailed programme and method statements for the works to be undertaken.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342126
  Fly Tower Upgrade - The update of the Byre Theatre fly tower will convert the current system comprising of 12 Counterweight bars and 6 Hemp sets to a standardised system of 18 Counterweight Bars. This will provide a safer working environment and utilise the full potential of the fly tower offering more scope and flexibility for all the various events and shows coming in. Tender submissions must include a detailed programme and method statements for the works to be undertaken.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559290
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

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