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title: "Reservoir Discontinuance Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000627832"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
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# Reservoir Discontinuance Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000627832

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews recently completed the procurement process for the "Reservoir Discontinuance Project," a works contract aimed at breaching a reservoir embankment and associated demolition and infilling tasks. The contract, awarded on 5th May 2021, has a total value of £305,482.57. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the project was located within the region of Guardbridge, Scotland. Key contact details for the buyer include an email address at procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk and a telephone number of +44 1334 462523, allowing prospective suppliers to seek additional information.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and demolition sectors, especially those with expertise in earthmoving, drainage, and major infrastructure works. Companies equipped to manage large-scale excavation and engineering projects will find this procurement particularly appealing. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in similar works are encouraged to consider such projects as viable growth avenues within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Breaching of Reservoir embankment; infilling of upstream Settlement Tank; demolition of Pipe Bridge: - Excavation of the dam embankment material to breach the reservoir - Installation of breached slope surface protection - Re-grading of existing embankment upstream face - Removal and reinstatement of existing fence - Infilling of the overflows and bottom outlet structures - Removal and disposal of existing pipe bridge - Cutting, removing and capping all remaining pipes - Infilling of the settlement tank with granular and compacted fill - Installation of the new DN150 HDPE seepage collection pipe - Installation of mass concrete cut-off wall - Removal and disposal of existing GMS walkway and flow control penstock - Removal and disposal of existing fence and replacement with new fence arrangement - Removal and disposal of existing valve brickhouse

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Breaching of Reservoir embankment; infilling of upstream Settlement Tank; demolition of Pipe Bridge: - Excavation of the dam embankment material to breach the reservoir - Installation of breached slope surface protection - Re-grading of existing embankment upstream face - Removal and reinstatement of existing fence - Infilling of the overflows and bottom outlet structures - Removal and disposal of existing pipe bridge - Cutting, removing and capping all remaining pipes - Infilling of the settlement tank with granular and compacted fill - Installation of the new DN150 HDPE seepage collection pipe - Installation of mass concrete cut-off wall - Removal and disposal of existing GMS walkway and flow control penstock - Removal and disposal of existing fence and replacement with new fence arrangement - Removal and disposal of existing valve brickhouse

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413984 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £305,482 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS MENZIES (BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45247270 - Reservoir construction works

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413984
- 12 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392332

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG392332&idx=1
  12th August 2020 - Portal Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392332
  Reservoir Discontinuance Project - Breaching of Reservoir embankment; infilling of upstream Settlement Tank; demolition of Pipe Bridge: - Excavation of the dam embankment material to breach the reservoir - Installation of breached slope surface protection - Re-grading of existing embankment upstream face - Removal and reinstatement of existing fence - Infilling of the overflows and bottom outlet structures - Removal and disposal of existing pipe bridge - Cutting, removing and capping all remaining pipes - Infilling of the settlement tank with granular and compacted fill - Installation of the new DN150 HDPE seepage collection pipe - Installation of mass concrete cut-off wall - Removal and disposal of existing GMS walkway and flow control penstock - Removal and disposal of existing fence and replacement with new fence arrangement - Removal and disposal of existing valve brickhouse
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413984
  Reservoir Discontinuance Project - Breaching of Reservoir embankment; infilling of upstream Settlement Tank; demolition of Pipe Bridge: - Excavation of the dam embankment material to breach the reservoir - Installation of breached slope surface protection - Re-grading of existing embankment upstream face - Removal and reinstatement of existing fence - Infilling of the overflows and bottom outlet structures - Removal and disposal of existing pipe bridge - Cutting, removing and capping all remaining pipes - Infilling of the settlement tank with granular and compacted fill - Installation of the new DN150 HDPE seepage collection pipe - Installation of mass concrete cut-off wall - Removal and disposal of existing GMS walkway and flow control penstock - Removal and disposal of existing fence and replacement with new fence arrangement - Removal and disposal of existing valve brickhouse

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000627832
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

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