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title: "Main Contractor for LARIF 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790606"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# Main Contractor for LARIF 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790606

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Main Contractor for the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation project. The procurement is in the tender stage and will follow a Restricted Procedure. The contract value is estimated to be £2,000,000 with a tender submission deadline on 18 March 2025. The project involves the construction of a new animal holding building, adjacent to the existing LARIF building at the Easter Bush campus in Edinburgh. Key construction elements include animal pens, staff amenities, and associated infrastructure such as drainage connections and access roads. The project's planned duration is 240 days from the commencement date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction businesses with experience in building facilities of a similar scale and complexity, especially those with capabilities in animal research or agricultural structures. The contract requires a yearly turnover threshold of £4,000,000 in the prior three years and appropriate insurances. Businesses with robust quality control, health and safety, and project management processes, especially those holding relevant ISO certifications, will be well-suited. The project's emphasis on technical and commercial evaluation ensures that the chosen contractor has a comprehensive approach to quality, cost management, and stakeholder communication, thereby creating potential for substantial business growth and enhanced industry reputation.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier as Main Contractor to undertake the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a project. The contract commencement date is 28th October 2025, for a period of 90 weeks, involving a 3-week mobilisation period, 35-week construction period, and 52-week defects liability period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier as Main Contractor to undertake the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a project. The contract commencement date is 28th October 2025, for a period of 90 weeks, involving a 3-week mobilisation period, 35-week construction period, and 52-week defects liability period. The contract has been awarded following an openly advertised Restricted Procedure (two-stage tender process).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543323 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,552,870 |

## 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 | CLARK CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45213240 - Agricultural buildings construction work

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543323
- 14 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523894

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523894
  Main Contractor for LARIF 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation - The University of Edinburgh will very shortly be going out to tender via a Restricted Procedure to engage a suitably qualified, resourced and experienced organisation as Main Contractor to undertake the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a project.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543323
  Main Contractor for LARIF 2a Animal Holding Facilities Relocation - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier as Main Contractor to undertake the construction of the LARIF Phase 2a project. The contract commencement date is 28th October 2025, for a period of 90 weeks, involving a 3-week mobilisation period, 35-week construction period, and 52-week defects liability period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790606
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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