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title: "Development Partner including Pre Development Period for Fountainbridge, Edinburgh"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600250"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Development Partner including Pre Development Period for Fountainbridge, Edinburgh

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600250

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting tenders for the appointment of a Development Partner to deliver a major mixed-use scheme at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. This project encompasses the construction of at least 436 homes, including approximately 177 affordable units, along with a separate office building and retail space on a 3-hectare site. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the related tender is currently in the award stage as of 9 December 2021. Interested parties should note the contract value is estimated between GBP 160-180 million, with a minimum purchase price of GBP 13.2 million for certain plots of land. 

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for construction and development firms, especially those experienced in mixed-use projects and affordable housing. Businesses focusing on sustainable development methods and innovative design solutions may find this project particularly appealing, as there is an emphasis on low-carbon energy solutions and community benefits. Companies looking to provide ancillary services, such as landscaping or community engagement initiatives, would also suit this development prospect. With a launch period of collaboration during a pre-development phase lasting up to 38 weeks, the successful Development Partner will have the chance to shape the project in alignment with the Council's vision.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Development Partner for the delivery of a major mixed use scheme on a 3-hectare site at Fountainbridge. The development requirements for the site comprise of at least 436 homes and a separate office building. The proposals also include retail and commercial space which could be used for a variety of purposes. It is expected that the Development Partner would construct approximately 177 affordable homes, with ground floor retail for the Council, while the office space, remaining residential units, and ground floor retail/commercial space would represent a development opportunity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Development Partner to take forward the development of Fountainbridge in Edinburgh in line with the Council's vision. The Development Partner will be required to: - Deliver a private housing development on plot W1 and W2; - Deliver affordable housing to the Council's design guidance on plot W3 and W4 within the approved timescales; - Deliver an office development on plot E2 that provides space at a range of rents and lettable spaces; - Work with SP Energy Networks to deliver a new substation on plot E2; - Deliver ground-floor commercial space with active frontages at appropriate ground floor locations throughout the site, to include an element of space for social enterprises; - Deliver a low-carbon energy solution for the site, the objective being a zero-carbon development; - Deliver high quality public realm of adoptable standard throughout the site; - Agree a long term maintenance and management arrangement for the Public Realm ; and - Maintain existing levels of community engagement and support The overall layout or massing should remain broadly consistent with the masterplan. The residential development must comply with the principle of tenure blind development. The Council will appoint a Development Partner for the full site via a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The Development Partner would be required to work collaboratively with the Council during a (maximum) 38 week pre development period where both parties will work together to finalise the development strategy for the site through design; innovation; planning; and consultation and then taking responsibility for delivering it. This would also include, but is not limited to, the energy solution for the whole site, modern work-space for scale-up tech companies in the office building, active ground floor uses throughout the development and high quality public realm. The Council is seeking a partner who will work with the Council and the local community to deliver the vision for the site. For this to be achieved innovative delivery solutions will need to be found and both the procurement process and proposed contractual arrangements are designed with appropriate flexibility for this purpose. The gross development value is projected at GBP160-180 million. The Development Partner will be required to pay a minimum price to the Council for the heritable interest in plots E2, W1, and W2 of GBP13.2 million. Further information on the scope of this procurement can be found in the ESPD Supporting Document attached to this Contract Notice.

Options: Subject to the successful performance on this Contract opportunity, the Council reserves the right to extend this Contract to include the development of one future development site at mutual consent. The value of this future opportunity will not exceed more than 2 times the value stated in this Contract Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435548 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,109,937 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRUDEN HOMES EAST LIMITED AND TARRAS PARK PROPERTIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 70110000 - Development services of real estate
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435548
- 4 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371347
- 16 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369544

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369544&idx=2
  6th November 2019 - Fountainbridge Development PID FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369544&idx=7
  6th November 2019 - Fountainbridge Development PID FINAL - replaced and track change for updated admin errors.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369544&idx=6
  6th November 2019 - Q&A Log
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369544&idx=5
  6th November 2019 - Procurement Launch Event
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369544&idx=3
  18th October 2019 - ESPD (Scotland) - Fountainbridge Development
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369544&idx=4
  18th October 2019 - Appendix 1 - Site Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369544&idx=1
  18th October 2019 - Appendix 2 - Procurement Stages Final Version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369544
  Development Partner including Pre Development Period for Fountainbridge, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Development Partner for the delivery of a major mixed use scheme on a 3-hectare site at Fountainbridge. The development requirements for the site comprise of at least 436 homes and a separate office building. The proposals also include retail and commercial space which could be used for a variety of purposes. It is expected that the Development Partner would construct approximately 177 affordable homes, with ground floor retail for the Council, while the office space, remaining residential units, and ground floor retail/commercial space would represent a development opportunity.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435548
  Development Partner including Pre Development Period for Fountainbridge, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Development Partner for the delivery of a major mixed use scheme on a 3-hectare site at Fountainbridge. The development requirements for the site comprise of at least 436 homes and a separate office building. The proposals also include retail and commercial space which could be used for a variety of purposes. It is expected that the Development Partner would construct approximately 177 affordable homes, with ground floor retail for the Council, while the office space, remaining residential units, and ground floor retail/commercial space would represent a development opportunity.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600250

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