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title: "Project for the Design & Construction of the 'Heart of the Campus'"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687393"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2022-03-18"
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# Project for the Design & Construction of the 'Heart of the Campus'

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687393

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow is initiating a procurement process for the "Project for the Design & Construction of the 'Heart of the Campus'," aimed at enhancing public space and connectivity within its campus. This project, classified under the works category and valued at £10 million, is currently in the planning stage, with a communication date set for 6th June 2022. Interested parties must register their interest by 12 noon on 1st April 2022 to participate in the upcoming tender activities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and landscaping businesses looking to expand their portfolios. Companies specialising in public realm works, landscaping, and infrastructure development, including those with experience in urban design and accessibility improvements, are particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The redevelopment plans include pedestrianisation, installation of EV charging points, and enhancements to biodiversity, offering a range of avenues for potential contractors to contribute to the project's success.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for a Project for the Design & Construction of the 'Heart of the Campus' (UOS-22944-2022) at the University of Strathclyde.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project seeks to redevelop and improve Rottenrow Gardens to provide publicly accessible open space with improved connectivity. The proposals include, however, are not limited to, provision of: - The development of an improved public space, and 'pedestrian-first' connectivity at the heart of the University of Strathclyde campus in Glasgow city centre; - The 'stopping-up' (de-adoption) and pedestrianisation of Rottenrow, North Portland Street, and Richmond Street, including landscaping, public realm works, and parking reconfiguration (including parking, and EV charging points), and associated infrastructure; - Improved universal access, and regrading of the gardens; - A new east-west covered walkway providing shelter and shade; - Increased / improved seating, and event space; - Improved security in the space with improved sightlines, wayfinding, and CCTV coverage; and - Extensive planting and tree work to improve health, wellbeing, and biodiversity; rain gardens for improved surface water management.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443841 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443841

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443841
  Project for the Design & Construction of the 'Heart of the Campus' - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for a Project for the Design & Construction of the 'Heart of the Campus' (UOS-22944-2022) at the University of Strathclyde.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=687393
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687393

## Provenance

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