Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
Contact person: Callum Ewan
E-mail: callum.ewan@edinburgh.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
New Build Housing Framework Agreement
Reference number: CT1340
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45211100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement to develop a Framework Agreement that will enable the construction of new build affordable housing as part of the Council’s ambition to increase the provision of Council and other forms of affordable housing across the city region.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
85 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Build Only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45211000
45211100
45211300
45210000
45211340
45211341
45211350
45211360
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement to develop a Framework Agreement that will enable the construction of new build affordable housing as part of the Council’s ambition to increase the provision of Council and other forms of affordable housing across the city region.
This indicative Lot would cover where the Council has already appointed a Design Team and allows for the services of that Design team to either be retained or be novated across to the contractor.
The Lotting strategy for the Framework has not yet been finalised and the title and function of this Lot should only be considered as indicative at this time.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Design & Build
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45210000
45211000
45211300
45211340
45211341
45211350
45211360
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement to develop a Framework Agreement that will enable the construction of new build affordable housing as part of the Council’s ambition to increase the provision of Council and other forms of affordable housing across the city region.
This indicative Lot would cover where the Contractor takes full responsibility for both appointing a design team.
The Lotting strategy for the Framework has not yet been finalised and the title and function of this Lot should only be considered as indicative at this time.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Partnership
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45210000
45211000
45211300
45211340
45211341
45211350
45211360
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The City of Edinburgh Council has a requirement to develop a Framework Agreement that will enable the construction of new build affordable housing as part of the Council’s ambition to increase the provision of Council and other forms of affordable housing across the city region.
This indicative Lot is one which the Council wishes to explore the feasibility of further and would involve the Council and Contractor entering into a partnering form of contract.
The Lotting strategy for the Framework has not yet been finalised and the title and function of this Lot should only be considered as indicative at this time.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The PIN is being utilised by the City of Edinburgh Council to assist in understanding the current marketplace and options available. The Council would be grateful if interested parties would complete the questionnaire attached to the notice and return by the date indicated within, to the email address detailed.
At this time, the Council is planning to consult with city region partners and offer these organisation's the chance to utilise the Framework Agreement. Please note, this has not been tested with these partners at this time.
As such, please also note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement provided in this notice is only representative of the City of Edinburgh Council's potential spend.
An indicative scope of the number of homes planning to be built in the timeframe of the Framework Agreement is provided alongside this PIN Notice. Please note that these figures are based on the recent analysis of the regional pipeline undertaken in December 2023 and are indicative only. Furthermore, the figures provided are subject to consultation, funding and Statutory Consents and as such, are subject to change.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=752012.
(SC Ref:752012)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/01/2024