Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Edinburgh Innovation Park Hub Development Company Ltd
Musselburgh
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.edinburghinnovationpark.co.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00364
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Education and Local Authority Joint Venture
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Edinburgh Innovation Hub Park Design Services
Reference number
QMU-21506
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Edinburgh Innovation Park Hub Development Company Ltd (the Client), a joint venture between Queen Margaret University (QMU) and East Lothian Council (ELC), is seeking to procure design services for the development of the Edinburgh Innovation Hub, The Innovation Hub will be the first phase of the Edinburgh Innovation Park, located at Musselburgh, East Lothian, on land next to the Queen Margaret University campus. The Innovation Hub, is to be a vibrant innovation cluster, delivering a broad service offering to drive ambitions for the larger Innovation Park, providing high-value jobs and enhancing Edinburgh’s reputation for commercial innovation linked to centres of academic excellence.
The target market for the Innovation Hub will largely comprise start-ups and SMEs in the Food and Drink sector inclusive of related life sciences and other convergent technologies. It will target high growth SMEs and innovation-led businesses and will provide superior quality accommodation and services to meet the specific needs of spin-outs, SMEs and inward investors. It will create a holistic environment in which research, industry and academia all come together under one roof. The Innovation Hub is to be a speculative, serviced multi-occupied building, comprising laboratories (Cat 1 & 2), office collaboration and support facilities. All of the Innovation Hub is to be fitted to Cat B (less office furniture) or laboratory equivalent.
The design services are being procured in 3 Lots:
- Lot 1: Architect and Lead Designer Services
- Lot 2: Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering design services
- Lot 3: Building Services and Environmental design services
The Authority is seeking a comprehensive scope of service, which will be performed in collaborative manner. In particular, the appointed consultants must retain ‘ownership’ of the design and achievement of the project objectives, including quality in terms of both design and construction at every stage of the Project. It is anticipated that the Phase 1 Innovation Hub will 7200m2 net internal area, with an indicative construction value of GBP 26m.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Architect and Lead Designer Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 79932000 - Interior design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Architect and Lead Designer services include:
- Lead Designer Services
- Design Team Coordination & Management
- Architectural Design
- Landscape Architect Design
- Laboratory Design
- Access design/advice
- Ecology
- Catering design
- BIM Information management
- Interior design
- Planning consultancy
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 May 2022
End date
31 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering Design Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering Design Services include:
- Civil & Geotechnical Design
- Structural Design
- Highways/transportation design
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 May 2022
End date
31 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Services and Environmental Design Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Building Services and Environmental design services will include:
- Building services design
- Building Physics engineering
- Sustainability and Environmental services
- Acoustician services
- Fire engineering
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 May 2022
End date
28 February 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
As part of the SPD to be completed in the Qualification Envelope, bidders will be asked to confirm:
Their ability to get GBP 10m PI insurance at contract award
That their minimum turnover is at least GBP 2M
That they can provide the last 3 years accounts at contract award
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
The Economic and financial standing section will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Bidders will be assessed on the following scored question as part of the SPD.
Please provide 3 case studies of projects of similar size and nature completed by your organisation within the past 5 years. Preference should be given to further/higher education, research and innovation facilities, CAT 1 & 2 laboratories.
Please provide details of:
- Client Contact details
- Value
- Date completed (Practical Completion)
- Services provided
- Office project./commission managed from.
- Involvement of personnel proposed for the Edinburgh Innovation Hub project
- Form of Contract
- Brief description of the project highlighting relevance to the Edinburgh Innovation Hub
- What sustainability standards were achieved
- Added value and key/notable achievements achieved by your team
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Bidders must score 50% across the 3 case studies to progress to the Technical and Commercial evaluation
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 March 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
22 March 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20528. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Bidders will be asked to specify opportunities for community benefits as per below question in the Technical Envelope:
Social Value
Question:
The Client is committed to provide community benefits and opportunities, particularly to the local community generated through the project.
Please provide details of how you propose to support these commitments though the delivery services and provide firm commitments for the initiatives and opportunities that you propose to deliver through the delivery of your services. This must consider, but not be limited to:
- Education, learning and training
- Employment opportunities (e.g. apprentices, graduates)
- Work experience opportunities (e.g. school, further and higher education students)
- Employment opportunities for New Entrants
- Community projects
- Staff volunteering
- SME opportunities
- Third Sector organisation opportunities
(SC Ref:679881)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom