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title: "IRR Moving Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695755"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-06-27"
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# IRR Moving Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695755

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "IRR Moving Services," which involves the phased relocation of approximately 500 staff and associated equipment from six premises to a new building located at BioQuarter, Little France Dr, Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the services industry category and the main procurement method was via a tender. The contract, awarded to Pickfords, is valued at £160,000 and was signed on 23rd May 2022. The process attracted three bids, all from foreign bidders outside the EU, indicating a competitive environment for this relocation project.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and moving services sector, particularly those capable of handling complex relocations involving laboratory equipment and IT systems. Companies specialising in logistics, office relocations, and those equipped to manage high-value or heavy equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. As the procurement is now complete, it highlights the potential for similar tenders in the education sector, offering avenues for sustained business growth for firms in these domains.

## Notice

The phased relocation of approximately 500 staff, including laboratory equipment, personal belongings, IT equipment, filing, and general office items, resources and equipment from 6 existing premises to the building.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The phased relocation of approximately 500 staff, including laboratory equipment, personal belongings, IT equipment, filing, and general office items, resources and equipment from 6 existing premises to the building.

Options: Further pricing was requested for Additional Items: Transport of chemicals / hazardous materials Packing, relocation, unpacking and placement of high value equipment Relocation of heavy equipment Removal of disposal of items Disconnect and reconnect IT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452372 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 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 | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | PICKFORDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98392000 - Relocation services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452372

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452372
  IRR Moving Services - The phased relocation of approximately 500 staff, including laboratory equipment, personal belongings, IT equipment, filing, and general office items, resources and equipment from 6 existing premises to the building.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000695755

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