Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Contact
Laura Skinner
laura.skinner@edinburgh.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1314694814
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
Development Partner Including a Pre-development Period for Meadowbank, Edinburgh
Reference number
CT2470
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
A development partner is required to deliver a development of up to 600 homes across a mix of tenures as well as a range of active ground floor uses on land adjacent to the new Meadowbank sports centre off London Road, Edinburgh.These homes will be a mix of homes for social rent and possible mid-market rent as well as private homes for sale and rent. This project is being led by the Council’s Development and Regeneration team as part of the new build programme.The contractual arrangement with a developer, will include capital receipt for the land on which the private homes for sale and rent are built.An overage payment arrangement will also be included in the agreement in relation to the private homes for sale and rent to maximise financial returns for the Council.Bidders should note that this is a two-stage appointment with a pre-development period and a subsequent development agreement with attendant construction contract and sale agreement.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is seeking to appoint a development partner to build out the Meadowbank site via a competition with negotiation procurement procedure. This may involve a level of negotiation on for example; terms and conditions, site considerations and overage payments.The development partner is engaged via a two-stage appointment:1) pre-development period;2) development and construction.The key outcomes for the pre-development period will be, broadly.Agree the Business Case for Meadowbank Wider Site with the Council — The Council will be responsible for drafting the business case with support from the development partner.The Development Partner and the Council’s design team will develop designs for each of the sites and submit planning applications and other statutory consents.Agree the construction method(s), including considering modern methods of construction and sequencing of construction with the Council.Agree the terms of the tender documents for the appointment of any contractor(s) to be appointed by the Development Partner with the Council. The draft Construction Contract will be provided with the ITT document.Agree a low-carbon energy solution for the site with the Council.AndAgree and finalise contractual legal documents with the Council.Further development aims and objectives.This development opportunity seeks to:Deliver an exemplar, highly energy efficient and sustainable development that supports the Council’s aim of achieving net zero carbon by 2030:— ensure Meadowbank is well connected to the existing neighbourhoods and provides priority to cyclists and pedestrians through its active travel approach;— ensure safe and attractive public realm, quality open space and play spaces accessible to all which promote a health and wellbeing;— deliver mixed tenure homes, of which at least 35 % will be retained as affordable housing for social or mid-market rent by the Council. The remainder of the residential properties will be housing for sale and/or Build to Rent;— deliver a mix of other community and commercial uses that will provide a vibrant, attractive place;— promote the natural biodiversity of the area, protecting and supplementing the existing trees and vegetation through the planting strategy.The MasterplanFollowing extensive community engagement from between 2018 and 2020 a Masterplan proposal has been developed that reflects community and Council priorities. It proposes 596 homes in a mix of flatted accommodation and ‘colony’ style blocks. Commercial space has been provided for a GP surgery, potential early years facility and other commercial uses to be determined including retail.The Masterplan has a ‘people priority’ focus meaning it is low car and provides high quality routes for walking and wheeling.The Masterplan provides the following accommodation on the site:— Site A 128 Homes;— Site B 226 Homes;— Site C 242 Homes.Commercial and community space extends 2 992 m2 excluding the energy centre.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of the construction will be set by the complexity of the design and is only estimated within this contract notice.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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.2.14) Additional information
Please note that it is the intention of the Council to enter into a two stage appointment with the successful bidder which results from this procurement exercise. However it should be noted that the initial appointment shall be the Stage 1 pre-development agreement, which will establish the basis upon which Stage 2 would be carried out.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
1 February 2021
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
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
Further information including the Masterplan and site layout proposed is available at https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meadowbankPlease note that a launch event shall be held electronically on the 14 January at 2 p.m. Please contact Laura Schouten on laura.schouten@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12 January 2021 should you be interested in attendance. Notes from the event will be available on PCS-T after the conclusion of the event.The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The project code is 17078. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:The Council aims to maximise the social, economic and environmental benefits from its procurement (known as ‘Community Benefits’) by incorporating Community Benefit clauses within its contracts. These benefits are delivered by suppliers in addition to meeting the core requirements of the contract.Types of community benefits which the Council would like to include within this contract may include, but are not limited to:— targeted recruitment and training e.g. jobs, training, work experience, job shadowing opportunities, apprenticeships for young persons and unemployed individuals;— supported employment for people with disabilities or other disadvantaged groups;— promotion of job opportunities through local agencies;— training for existing workforce, particularly in relation to traditional skills such as stone masonry, leadwork and slating;— mentoring – suppliers offering support and guidance to local organisations and individuals;— suppliers using community venues and other community services;— promotion of certain supply chain subcontractors (Small to Medium Enterprises, enterprises, supported businesses, Third Sector Organisations);— the staff of suppliers undertaking volunteering within communities;— community enhancement - resources provided for community facilities (e.g. playgrounds, habitat enhancements, environmental improvements) and initiatives (e.g. energy efficiency);— outreach and education opportunities within the community to those associated with or impacted by the types of service provided e.g. promoting careers in construction and trades or care and support to local schools;— sponsorship of local organisations;— community consultation, engagement and strengthening of community relations;— equal opportunities in terms of the supplier’s staffing and access to services.(SC Ref:638327)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
Eh1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom