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title: "CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project - Main Contractor Construction Works"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832659"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project - Main Contractor Construction Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832659

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the award stage of its tender process for the "CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project - Main Contractor Construction Works." This procurement, valued at £53,597,638.42, is classified under the works category and uses an open procurement procedure. The construction will take place at the University's Advanced Computing Facility at the Easter Bush Campus in Edinburgh, with the contract commencing on 25 May 2026 and scheduled for completion on 17 December 2027. The project falls within the education industry category, located specifically in the UKM75 region. The contract was awarded to Robertson Construction on 8 May 2026, underlining the efficient and strategic planning by the University, which acted as the buying organisation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, especially those interested in significant public infrastructure projects. Large-scale construction firms with the capability to manage and execute substantial and prolonged construction works akin to the setup required for the advanced computing facilities would find this tender suitable. The procurement's open procedure indicates that there was fair competition among established contractors capable of meeting high standards and stringent requirements, thus allowing businesses to leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios and demonstrate their capability in handling similar large projects in future tenders.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfill the role of Principal Contractor for the construction works relating to the CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project at the Advanced Computing Facility, located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. The contract start on site date is 25 May 2026 for a period of 82 calendar weeks, with an anticipated contract completion date of 17 December 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfill the role of Principal Contractor for the construction works relating to the CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project at the Advanced Computing Facility, located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus.. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award procedure via the Procurement Hub Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2) Framework Agreement: Lot 1 - Scotland. The Award Criteria weightings noted above are the original Framework tender weightings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556520 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,597,638 |

## 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 | ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556520

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556520
  CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project - Main Contractor Construction Works - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfill the role of Principal Contractor for the construction works relating to the CR4 Supercomputer Preparation Project at the Advanced Computing Facility, located at the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus. The contract start on site date is 25 May 2026 for a period of 82 calendar weeks, with an anticipated contract completion date of 17 December 2027.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832659

## Provenance

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