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title: "Edinburgh BioQuarter Innovation District Joint Venture"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622027"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE, ON BEHALF OF THE EDINBURGH BIOQUARTER PARTNERS"
published: "2020-06-22"
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# Edinburgh BioQuarter Innovation District Joint Venture

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE, ON BEHALF OF THE EDINBURGH BIOQUARTER PARTNERS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622027

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## Summary

The Scottish Enterprise, on behalf of the Edinburgh BioQuarter Partners, is currently in the planning stage for the "Edinburgh BioQuarter Innovation District Joint Venture". Located in Edinburgh, this procurement process targets the services industry and has an estimated value of £500 million. The tender process began on 22nd June 2020, with significant dates including a virtual Bidders Day scheduled for 1st September 2020 and a deadline for responding to the Questionnaire by 11:00 hours on 11th September 2020. The goal is to engage a private sector partner to expedite the development of the Edinburgh BioQuarter, a site known for its collaboration with health and research institutions.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those in construction, development, and investment sectors, who possess relevant experience and financial capacity. Companies engaged in life sciences, healthcare infrastructure, and urban planning may find the collaborative environment of the Edinburgh BioQuarter particularly appealing. The partnership aims to create a joint venture vehicle, enhancing overall market engagement and development capabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the Bidders Day and submit responses to the provided Questionnaire to demonstrate their interest and capabilities.

## Notice

Edinburgh BioQuarter is currently a partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, Scottish Enterprise and University of Edinburgh; together the Edinburgh BioQuarter Partners. Over the past 2 decades, the 167-acre site, located 3 miles south of Edinburgh City Centre, has been developed extensively with over 500 million GBP of capital for buildings, infrastructure and specialist equipment. Today it is home to the globally renowned Edinburgh Medical School, many of the University of Edinburgh's world-leading research institutes, 900-bed Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and 13 life science business. It is a melting pot of specialist activities with an onsite community of 8,000 who work and study within its boundary. The proposal is to undertake an OJEU procurement exercise to select an investment and development partner with the financial means and experience to accelerate delivery of the vision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Edinburgh BioQuarter Partners intend to seek a private sector partner with whom to establish a joint venture development vehicle to accelerate the future development of Edinburgh BioQuarter. The joint venture development vehicle is to be called EBQ5. The BioQuarter Partners are publishing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) in order to notify the market of the potential opportunity and for information gathering purposes. The publication of this PIN forms part of their open market testing exercise. The BioQuarter Partners are currently developing their requirements and are looking to hold market testing discussions with interested potential bidders/responders in due course. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, the BioQuarter Partners intend to carry out engagement with interested potential bidders/responders via a virtual Bidders Day and a Questionnaire, the results of which will help inform the final procurement strategy. The BioQuarter Partners reserve the right to carry out further engagement with interested parties via virtual conference facilities following receipt of completed questionnaire responses in order to enhance understanding and explore responses further. During the PIN process, interested parties may submit questions via the secure Q&A facility on Public Contracts Scotland. Further detail on the background, current assumptions and procurement process is included within the PIN Fact Sheet and Investor Brochure. Interested parties can access the PIN Fact Sheet, Investor Brochure and Questionnaire from the PCS portal. Additional information on the BioQuarter can be found https://edinburghbioquarter.com/opportunity A virtual Bidders Day will be held 9.30AM Tuesday, 1 September 2020. In order to register your interest for the Bidders Day, interested parties should register via https://edinburghbioquarter.com/opportunity/#block_2 In order to respond to the Questionnaire, interested parties should complete the Questionnaire attached and submit by email to info@edinburghbioquarter.com by 11:00 HOURS on Friday, 11 September 2020. If you are likely to be interested in this opportunity please see Sections II.2.14 and VI.3 for additional information.. The Edinburgh Bioquarter Partners are a collaboration between City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, Scottish Enterprise and University of Edinburgh. Interested parties should note the 500M GBP figure is Gross Development Value (GDV) for Zone 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389046 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE, ON BEHALF OF THE EDINBURGH BIOQUARTER PARTNERS |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH16 4UX |
| 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 | Portobello/Craigmillar |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 70100000 - Real estate services with own property
- 70110000 - Development services of real estate
- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate
- 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate
- 70121000 - Building sale or purchase services
- 70122000 - Land sale or purchase services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389046

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389046&idx=8
  10th September 2020 - Bidder day - attendee list
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389046&idx=7
  8th September 2020 - Bidders Day Presentation on 1 September by Usher Institute
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389046&idx=6
  8th September 2020 - Bidders Day Presentation on 1 September by Professor Kev Dhaliwal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389046&idx=5
  8th September 2020 - Bidders Day Presentation on 1 September by Anna Stamp
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389046&idx=4
  8th September 2020 - Questions and Answers from the Bidders Day held on 1 September 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389046&idx=1
  24th June 2020 - Edinburgh BioQuarter PIN Fact Sheet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389046&idx=2
  24th June 2020 - Edinburgh BioQuarter PIN Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN389046&idx=3
  24th June 2020 - Edinburgh BioQuarter Investment Brochure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389046
  Edinburgh BioQuarter Innovation District Joint Venture - Edinburgh BioQuarter is currently a partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, Scottish Enterprise and University of Edinburgh; together the Edinburgh BioQuarter Partners. Over the past 2 decades, the 167-acre site, located 3 miles south of Edinburgh City Centre, has been developed extensively with over 500 million GBP of capital for buildings, infrastructure and specialist equipment. Today it is home to the globally renowned Edinburgh Medical School, many of the University of Edinburgh's world-leading research institutes, 900-bed Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and 13 life science business. It is a melting pot of specialist activities with an onsite community of 8,000 who work and study within its boundary. The proposal is to undertake an OJEU procurement exercise to select an investment and development partner with the financial means and experience to accelerate delivery of the vision.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622027
- https://edinburghbioquarter.com/investment/
- https://edinburghbioquarter.com/opportunity
- https://edinburghbioquarter.com/opportunity/#block_2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=622027

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