Contract

18739 Macduff Aquarium Extension and Upgrade

  • Aberdeenshire Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-015033

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0495b8 (view related notices)

Published 14 April 2025, 3:30pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Aberdeenshire Council

Woodhill House, Westburn Road

Aberdeen

AB16 5GB

Email

cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1467539600

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

18739 Macduff Aquarium Extension and Upgrade

Reference number

CRN00021201

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

The Works include the construction of one single storey and one two storey extension to the existing Macduff Marine Aquarium to provide an additional café, improved reception, shop, staff, plant and workshop areas and larger display areas. Works in the existing marine life display areas are largely restricted to decoration and heating upgrades. Alterations to the marine life support systems are minimal. A new ventilation layout is proposed with two external plant installations. Much of the front façade is to be removed and replaced to allow a larger building footprint. This also requires roof extensions and steel frame supports. The first floor café features large glazing panels. PV panels are to be installed on two roof areas. Parking alterations and landscaping improvements are included.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £7,169,605.66

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Works include the construction of one single storey and one two storey extension to the existing Macduff Marine Aquarium to provide an additional café, improved reception, shop, staff, plant and workshop areas and larger display areas. Works in the existing marine life display areas are largely restricted to decoration and heating upgrades. Alterations to the marine life support systems are minimal. A new ventilation layout is proposed with two external plant installations. Much of the front façade is to be removed and replaced to allow a larger building footprint. This also requires roof extensions and steel frame supports. The first floor café features large glazing panels. PV panels are to be installed on two roof areas. Parking alterations and landscaping improvements are included.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Experience / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: Design Team management proposal / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion - Name: Innovation/value engineering / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion - Name: Health and safety / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Community benefits / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Bim Experience / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion - Name: Environmental wellbeing / Weighting: 5

Price - Weighting: 60

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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-027306


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

16 January 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ogilvie Construction Limited

Ogilvie House, Pirnhall Business Park

Stirling

FK7 8ES

Telephone

+44 7551709091

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,169,605.66


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:796348)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Aberdeen Sherriff Court

Aberdeen

Country

United Kingdom