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title: "Main Contractor - National Robotarium"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588313"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-02-20"
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# Main Contractor - National Robotarium

Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588313

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Heriot Watt University seeking a main contractor for the construction of the National Robotarium located at its Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Main Contractor - National Robotarium," is currently in the award stage with a project value of approximately £16.12 million. The procurement method selected is a restrictive procedure, and the submission deadline for bids was 25th July 2019. The contract was officially signed on 17th February 2020 and is active; the expected project timeframe extends from June 2020 to September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational or research facilities. Businesses capable of demonstrating substantial financial standing, with a yearly turnover of at least £40 million, will find themselves well-placed to compete. Additionally, those with previous projects showcasing similar scope and complexity will have an advantage. This project may appeal to both established contractors and larger construction companies looking to expand their portfolios within the educational sector, especially those who can fulfil community benefit requirements and adhere to environmental management policies.

## Notice

The University is seeking a main Contractor for the construction of the National Robotarium within its Edinburgh Campus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a main Contractor for the construction of the National Robotarium within its Edinburgh Campus.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulations 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The University reserves the right to extend the scope of this works project if the budget becomes available. The anticipated potential excess budget is circa 30% of the original anticipated Contract value. Charges incurred as a result of an extension will be pro-rated against commercial bids in Stage 2.

Renewal: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381534 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,120,000 |
| 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 | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381534
- 21 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358111

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358111
  Main Contractor - National Robotarium - 1.1 The University is seeking a main Contractor for the construction of the National Robotarium within its Edinburgh Campus.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381534
  Main Contractor - National Robotarium - The University is seeking a main Contractor for the construction of the National Robotarium within its Edinburgh Campus.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588313
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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