--- title: "Development of Fountainbridge, Edinburgh" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-12" --- # Development of Fountainbridge, Edinburgh Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Development of Fountainbridge, Edinburgh," which aims to facilitate the development of a significant mixed-use scheme in a 3-hectare site located at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. This project is poised to provide at least 435 homes, along with an office building and ground-floor commercial space. Interested parties are invited to participate in market research, with key documents expected to be published by 3rd May 2019, and a formal procurement process anticipated to follow later in 2019. This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction and development businesses, particularly those experienced in large-scale residential and mixed-use projects. Companies specialising in affordable housing, energy solutions, and commercial retail space could find this project particularly advantageous. Engaging in the market consultation and completing the market research questionnaire by the specified deadline can enhance a bidder's chances of influencing the procurement strategy and securing a role as the Council's Development Partner. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice invites organisation to participate in market research to help share the procurement process for the development of Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council will shortly be inviting parties to bid to become the Council's 'Development Partner' in the delivery of a major mixed use scheme on a 3 hectare site at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. The development proposals for the site comprise of at least 435 homes and a separate office building of approximately 10,000 sqm. The proposals also include around 3,000 sqm of ground-floor commercial/ retail space which could be used for a variety of purposes. The Council proposes to bring forward this opportunity as a single development package. It is expected that the Development Partner would construct 176 affordable homes, with ground floor retail (W3 and W4) for the Council, while the office space (E2), remaining residential units (W1 and W2), and ground floor retail/commercial space would represent a development opportunity. The Development Partner would also be responsible for delivering an energy solution for the full site. The opportunity is expected to be advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union later in 2019. This market consultation exercise is an opportunity for potential bidders to participate in shaping the Council's procurement strategy and gain insight into the proposed development strategy. Potential bidders who are interested in this opportunity are invited to download the market research questionnaire and complete no later than 3rd May 2019. Potential development partners who submit a questionnaire may be invited to a dialogue/question and answer session with the Council to expand on their response.. If you would like any further information, please contact Kelly Faulds, Category Delivery Lead by email on kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351393 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45211100 - Construction work for houses - 45211300 - Houses construction work - 45211360 - Urban development construction work - 70111000 - Development of residential real estate ## Release History - 12 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351393 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351393&idx=3 15th April 2019 - Development Summary - Part 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351393&idx=4 15th April 2019 - Fountainbridge Summary Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351393&idx=5 15th April 2019 - Market Research Questionnaire - Fountainbridge - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351393&idx=1 15th April 2019 - Development Summary - Part 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351393&idx=2 15th April 2019 - Development Summary - Part 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351393 Development of Fountainbridge, Edinburgh - This Prior Information Notice invites organisation to participate in market research to help share the procurement process for the development of Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578183 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=578183 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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