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title: "C375.142 Dundas Shawfair"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
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# C375.142 Dundas Shawfair

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783343

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has awarded a contract to Dundas Building Company for the completion of 28 partially finished homes in Shawfair. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and involves construction works (CPV code 45000000). This contract, identified as C375.142 Dundas Shawfair, reached the award stage on 15 November 2024. The reason for the direct award without a prior call for competition is due to urgent circumstances beyond the council's control. The previous contractor went into administration in January 2024, leaving the homes unfinished. The contract is valued at £4,000,000 and was signed on 1 November 2024. The overall location for the delivery of the works is at Shawfair, within the UKM73 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced with residential projects and capable of handling urgent completion schedules. With Dundas Building Company already well-integrated into the project's locale, businesses engaged in construction materials, interior finishes, and ancillary services for residential builds might find profitable avenues for collaboration. SMEs with expertise in these areas can take advantage of the accelerated timelines and potential for long-term partnerships with both the contractor and Midlothian Council. The nature of the project and its direct award process highlight the necessity for reliable and efficient service providers to manage urgent public sector needs.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. Contract for the completion of 28 partially completed homes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council had previously employed Stewart Milne (SM), to build 28 affordable homes on the site at Shawfair (the Works). Before completing the Works, SM went into administration in January 2024 leaving 28 unfinished homes on the site. The contract is for the completion of the Works.

### Procurement Information

This is the direct award of a regulated procurement without first advertising the opportunity. Justification for selected award procedure: Reasons of urgency brought about by circumstances outwith the control of the contracting authority, the authority must proceed to award a contract without delay. The Council is concerned if it does not take immediate action to take steps to finish the Works as soon as possible, the condition of the partially built 28 affordable homes will deteriorate significantly. This is compounded by the fact that the Works site, is adjacent to and partially surrounded by a private development which is ongoing. During the construction of the private development (a period of 24 months), access across the private development site operated by Dundas Building Co. Ltd. (Dundas) to enable the construction of the affordable housing will be severely restricted. This would mean that the Council would not be able to complete the Works within a timescale to avoid the deterioration of the Works. BY appointing Dundas, this would enable the Works to proceed alongside the private development minimising the deterioration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518433 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNDAS BUILDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518433

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518433
  C375.142 Dundas Shawfair - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. Contract for the completion of 28 partially completed homes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=783343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783343

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