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title: "EC0834 Main Contractor Engineering Module 1"
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# EC0834 Main Contractor Engineering Module 1

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565055

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Main Contractor to undertake the design and construction of a new building for the School of Engineering, titled "EC0834 Main Contractor Engineering Module 1." This project falls under the works category and is located at the Kings Buildings Campus in Edinburgh. The contract, valued at approximately £21.7 million, aims to commence in January 2020 with a target completion date in June 2022. The procurement process is currently in the award stage following a selective procurement method, and the latest updates were noted as of 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction firms looking to grow their business, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational projects. Companies specialising in design and build contracts, especially with a focus on sustainable practices and compliance with modern safety and labour regulations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, bidders should demonstrate a robust approach to promoting fair work practices and their capacity to manage complex construction efforts on active academic campuses.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to complete the design and to construct a new building for the School of Engineering.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to complete the design and to construct a new building for the School of Engineering. This is called the Engineering Module 1 building that is part of the masterplan for the development of the School of Engineering Estate that is located on the Kings Buildings Campus. This building is part of the long term vision that this will be the first of a cluster of several buildings for the School of Engineering. The new 5-storey building is to provide 6,500s.qm. gross internal floor area and the site is located at the south-west end of the Kings Buildings campus. It is to provide approx. 85percent office type space (i.e. post graduate and post doctorate research assistant space, meeting rooms, social and generic teaching space). Approx. 15percent is allocated to research and specialist teaching labs. Existing teaching and learning space accommodation is to be demolished prior to this contract. The estimated construction cost is circa 21.7m GDP excluding fees and VAT. Works are proposed to commence January 2020 with a target occupation date of June 2022. The Design Team and a Quantity Surveyor have been appointed and are currently developing proposals for statutory consent applications and tender documents. The planning application has been submitted to City of Edinburgh Council. The new Engineering Module 1 building will be formed over Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4. Internally at Level 0 the new facility will provide a main entrance, cafe, showcase lab and support accommodation; and access to a new lift providing vertical transportation between Level 0 - Level 4. Levels 1-4 accommodation will provide computer labs, teaching spaces, administration and research labs and offices.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 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=JUN387488 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 1 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,700,000 |
| Lots value | £21,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,325 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIER CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 29 May 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387488
- 18 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386816
- 11 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339915
- 20 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337947

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337947
  EC0834 Main Contractor Engineering Module 1 - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to complete the design and to construct a new building for the School of Engineering.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386816
  EC0834 Main Contractor Engineering Module 1 - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a Main Contractor to complete the design and to construct a new building for the School of Engineering.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565055
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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