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title: "Development Partner including a Pre-Development Period for Meadowbank, Edinburgh"
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# Development Partner including a Pre-Development Period for Meadowbank, Edinburgh

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620509

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the "Development Partner including a Pre-Development Period for Meadowbank, Edinburgh" to John Graham Construction Ltd, t/a Graham, Miller Homes, and Places for People. The contract value is GBP 1,045,000. The procurement process involved a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the main category is works. The Council aims to develop up to 600 homes with a mix of tenures and ground floor uses on land adjacent to the new Meadowbank sports centre, emphasising energy efficiency and sustainable development.

This public procurement contract offers opportunities for large-scale developers and companies engaged in construction and development. Businesses with experience in delivering mixed-use development projects, affordable housing, and sustainable energy solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract signifies the Council's commitment to achieving net zero carbon by 2030 and promoting community benefits such as job creation, training opportunities, and environmental enhancements.

## Notice

A Development Partner is required to deliver a Development of up to 600 homes across a mix of tenures as well as a range of active ground floor uses on land adjacent to the new Meadowbank sports centre off London Road, Edinburgh. These homes will be a mix of homes for social rent and possible mid-market rent as well as private homes for sale and rent. This project is being led by the Council's Development & Regeneration team as part of the new build programme. The contractual arrangement with a developer, will include capital receipt for the land on which the private homes for sale and rent are built. An overage payment arrangement will also be included in the agreement in relation to the private homes for sale and rent to maximise financial returns for the Council. Bidders should note that this is a two-stage appointment with a Pre-Development Period and a subsequent Development Agreement with attendant Construction Contract and Sale Agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to appoint a Development Partner to build out the Meadowbank site via a Competition with Negotiation procurement procedure. This may involve a level of negotiation on for example; terms and conditions, site considerations and overage payments. The Development Partner is engaged via a two-stage appointment: 1. Pre-Development Period 2. Development and Construction The key outcomes for the Pre-Development Period will be, broadly Agree the Business Case for Meadowbank Wider Site with the Council - The Council will be responsible for drafting the Business Case with support from the Development Partner. The Development Partner and the Council's Design team will develop designs for each of the sites and submit planning applications and other statutory consents; Agree the construction method(s) , including considering Modern Methods of Construction and sequencing of construction with the Council; Agree the terms of the tender documents for the appointment of any contractor(s) to be appointed by the Development Partner with the Council. The draft Construction Contract will be provided with the ITT document Agree a low-carbon energy solution for the site with the Council, and Agree and finalise contractual legal documents with the Council. Further Development Aims and Objectives This development opportunity seeks to; Deliver an exemplar, highly energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council's aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030; - Ensure Meadowbank is well connected to the existing neighbourhoods and provides priority to cyclists and pedestrians through its active travel approach; - Ensure safe and attractive public realm, quality open space and play spaces accessible to all which promote a health and wellbeing; - Deliver mixed tenure homes, of which at least 35% will be retained as affordable housing for social or mid-market rent by the Council. The remainder of the residential properties will be housing for sale and/or Build to Rent. - Deliver a mix of other community and commercial uses that will provide a vibrant, attractive place; - Promote the natural biodiversity of the area, protecting and supplementing the existing trees and vegetation through the planting strategy. The Masterplan Following extensive community engagement from between 2018 and 2020 a masterplan proposal has been developed that reflects community and Council priorities. It proposes 596 homes in a mix of flatted accommodation and "colony" style blocks. Commercial space has been provided for a GP surgery, potential early years facility and other commercial uses to be determined including retail. The Masterplan has a 'people priority' focus meaning it is low car and provides high quality routes for walking and wheeling. The Masterplan provides the following accommodation on the site Site A 128 Homes Site B 226 Homes Site C 242 Homes Commercial and Community Space extends 2992sqm excluding the energy centre. Please note that it is the intention of the Council to enter into a two stage appointment with the successful bidder which results from this procurement exercise. However it should be noted that the initial appointment shall be the Stage One Pre-Development Agreement, which will establish the draft basis upon which Stage Two would be carried out

Renewal: The duration of the construction will be set by the complexity of the design and is only estimated within 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=MAY479561 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,045,000 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LTD, T/A GRAHAM; MILLER HOMES; PLACES FOR PEOPLE |

## 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
- 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
- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479561
- 29 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403365
- 9 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387979

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387979&idx=2
  16th June 2020 - Energy Strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387979&idx=1
  11th June 2020 - Meadowbank Questionnaire and Fact Sheet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387979
  Meadowbank Housing Development - Th City of Edinburgh Council intend to seek a developer to design and build 354 new homes, 242 Build to rent homes and community facilities on land adjacent to the new Meadowbank stadium site off London Road in Edinburgh City Centre. A Masterplan for the area has been developed during architect led consultation over the last year and the developer will be required to novate the architectural team responsible for the Masterplan.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403365
  Development Partner including a Pre-Development Period for Meadowbank, Edinburgh - A Development Partner is required to deliver a Development of up to 600 homes across a mix of tenures as well as a range of active ground floor uses on land adjacent to the new Meadowbank sports centre off London Road, Edinburgh. These homes will be a mix of homes for social rent and possible mid-market rent as well as private homes for sale and rent. This project is being led by the Council's Development & Regeneration team as part of the new build programme. The contractual arrangement with a developer, will include capital receipt for the land on which the private homes for sale and rent are built. An overage payment arrangement will also be included in the agreement in relation to the private homes for sale and rent to maximise financial returns for the Council. Bidders should note that this is a two-stage appointment with a Pre-Development Period and a subsequent Development Agreement with attendant Construction Contract and Sale Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479561
  Development Partner including a Pre-Development Period for Meadowbank, Edinburgh - A Development Partner is required to deliver a Development of up to 600 homes across a mix of tenures as well as a range of active ground floor uses on land adjacent to the new Meadowbank sports centre off London Road, Edinburgh. These homes will be a mix of homes for social rent and possible mid-market rent as well as private homes for sale and rent. This project is being led by the Council's Development & Regeneration team as part of the new build programme. The contractual arrangement with a developer, will include capital receipt for the land on which the private homes for sale and rent are built. An overage payment arrangement will also be included in the agreement in relation to the private homes for sale and rent to maximise financial returns for the Council. Bidders should note that this is a two-stage appointment with a Pre-Development Period and a subsequent Development Agreement with attendant Construction Contract and Sale Agreement

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