Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Borders Council
Council Headquarters
Newtown St Boswells
TD6 0SA
UK
Telephone: +44 1835824000
E-mail: procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM91
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394
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
PIN - Tweedbank Development Opportunity
Reference number: 1001154
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45210000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice invites organisations to participate in market research to help develop the procurement process for the Tweedbank Development in the Scottish Borders.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45211000
45211360
70111000
45200000
45213100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM91
Main site or place of performance:
Tweedbank
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Borders Council is inviting interested parties to participate in a market research exercise which will inform the development of the procurement approach to appoint a Development Partner to work with the Council to deliver its Tweedbank project.
The Tweedbank project consists of the development of 34 hectares of land adjacent to the existing settlement of Tweedbank over a 10-15 year period.
It is anticipated that the project will deliver:
Infrastructure - road access with active travel links
Energy - a heat and energy network with renewable generation
Homes - approx. 300-400 homes of varied size and tenure
Care facilities - a 60 bed care village
Community facilities - including a community centre and play park
Business - business and innovation space to support local economic development
This market consultation exercise is an exciting opportunity for potential bidders to participate in shaping the Council’s procurement strategy and gain insight into the proposed development strategy.
II.2.14) Additional information
Potential bidders who are interested in this opportunity are invited to download the market research questionnaire and return to procurement@scotborders.gov.uk no later than 31 July 2023. Respondents may be invited to a dialogue/question and answer session with the Council to expend on their response.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/02/2024
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
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=737235.
(SC Ref:737235)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/06/2023