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title: "Award of Project for Soft Strip / Pre-Enabling Works for the CHATIC (2025)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783504"
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# Award of Project for Soft Strip / Pre-Enabling Works for the CHATIC (2025)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783504

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has awarded a contract to SAFEDEM LTD for soft strip and pre-enabling works related to the construction of the Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CHATIC). The project, aimed at the industry category of works, involves a comprehensive scope with a 12-month defects liability period. The contract's main procurement category includes site preparation, part construction, civil engineering, building installation, and completion work. The award was finalised as of 19 December 2024, with the project works taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies within the construction and civil engineering sectors. Businesses specialising in site preparation, building installation, and completion works will find this tender particularly appealing. The specific insurance and turnover requirements outlined, such as a minimum average yearly turnover of £1,781,326 over the past two financial years, ensure that participating businesses are well-established and capable of meeting the project's standards. For companies meeting these criteria, the potential for future collaboration with the University of Strathclyde is substantial.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake soft strip / pre-enabling works in connection with the construction of the Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CHATIC).The Contractor will be responsible for completing the Works relevant to the project and based on the Specification / Scope. Inclusive of this project is a 12-month defects liability period. Please note, the following roles have been set out as part of the Contract:- Client: University of Strathclyde- Contract Administrator: Gardiner & Theobald LLP (OC307124)- Principal Designer: HLMAD Ltd T/A HLM Architects (05047778)- Quantity Surveyor: Gardiner & Theobald LLP (OC307124)- Principal Contractor: TBC1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.1.2: Average Yearly TurnoverThe Tenderer will be required to have a minimum average yearly turnover of GBP PS1,781,326 for the past 2 financial years.2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5: Insurance RequirementsIt is a requirement that the Tenderer hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below;SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.1bEmployer's (Compulsory) Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims.SPD (Scotland) Question 4B.5.2Public Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in respect of each claim, and without limit to the number of claims.Product Liability: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 10 million in the aggregate.Contractors' All Risk: Contract Value + 15%.Motor Vehicle Insurance: maintain a minimum indemnity limit of GBP 5 million for Property Damage, and unlimited in respect of Third Party Injury.3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1: Quality Assurance SchemesDue to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, the Tenderer should refer to the full detail provided within the document "Appendix E - Contract Notice Additional Information v1", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant Quick Quote (QQ) on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The Tenderer must meet the relevant minimum level(s) of standards set out.4. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2: Environmental Management StandardsDue to restrictions placed upon the character count by the advertising portal, the Tenderer should refer to the full detail provided within the document "Appendix E - Contract Notice Additional Information v1", which can be found in the "Appendices" folder, within the "Buyers Attachments" area within the relevant Quick Quote (QQ) on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The Tenderer must meet the relevant minimum level(s) of standards set out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520651 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £698,287 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Additional buyers | REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER; DELOITTE; ECHOMASTER MARINE; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PLANET OCEAN; SAFEDEM; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCOTTISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE; TELEDYNE VALEPORT; THOMAS SHERRIFF; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 10:42 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520651

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://https://www.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/

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