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Official procurement procedure
Orkney Campus - Student Accommodation
Construction work for social facilities other than subsidised residential accommodation
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: Heriot-Watt University: "Orkney Campus - Student Accommodation". Published status: planned. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Heriot-Watt University | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planned No deadline published |
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| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Heriot-Watt University
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Coverage: 57 active published awards; 54 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityHeriot-Watt University | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanned | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published21 Feb 2022, 16:25 GMT | Last source update21 Feb 2022, 16:25 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationConstruction work for social facilities other than subsidised residential accommodation | ||
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OCIDocds-h6vhtk-031993 | ||
What is being bought
Introduction
Heriot-Watt University currently has around 25 students based in the Orkney Campus. The Campus attracts a large number of British and international students each year. The University is committed to expanding the Campus and the target set in our Strategy 2025 is to grow the student numbers to at least 70. One of the main risks to this plan is the lack of a reliable supply of good quality, sustainable residential accommodation available for students.
The Requirement
To support the growth plans for the Orkney Campus the University has identified the need for 75 beds. Whilst it would be preferable to satisfy the 75-bed requirement in Stromness, it is recognised that the solution could be spread over more than one location, including areas outside of Stromness.
Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, conversions of existing buildings and modular systems will all be considered suitable solutions to satisfy the University’s requirement. Our preference would be a single location solution but a distributed model delivering accommodation along the geographical stretch between Stromness and Kirkwall would be considered by the University.
To satisfy the requirement, the University recognises that it may be advantageous for developers to form a partnership with others to deliver the solution and we welcome such a proposition.
The Commitment
The University’s knowledge of the demand for accommodation from both students and from other parties means we are confident that 75 beds will be filled quickly. However, the University is prepared to enter a Nominations Agreement with the successful bidder that will commit the University to a minimum of thirty-five (35) beds for an initial term of 10 years from the date the accommodation is formally handed over to the University.
Private Housing Tenancies (Scotland) Act 2016
The University is acutely aware of the impact of the introduction of the Private Housing Tenancies (Scotland) Act 2016. To mitigate the risks, the University is willing to work with the successful bidder to mitigate the risks associated with private landlords delivering accommodation for students.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to planned
21 Feb 2022, 16:25 GMT - Official notice release published
21 Feb 2022, 16:25 GMT - Buyer information updated
21 Feb 2022, 16:25 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplannedPublished valueNot publishedSustainability The accommodation should meet the University’s own sustainability aspirations and comply with the Net Zero objectives. Additional information will be shared with intereted parties. Sharing Partners Heriot-Watt University is aware of demand for residential accommodation from other public sector operations and private businesses in Orkney. Heriot-Watt University is not seeking exclusive use of a development and recognises the benefits to the successful bidder of having more than one group occupying the scheme. The University would be pleased to facilitate discussions with other groups in Orkney to maximise interest in this opportunity. Student Experience High quality student accommodation is integral to the student experience and plays a critical role in shaping the wellbeing of our students. There is evidence that providing safe and comfortable accommodation can positively impact students by developing a sense of belonging in new surroundings and contribute to academic success. An important component of student life is providing an environment where students feel connected and can develop a sense of community. The design and approach to student accommodation is therefore pivotal in shaping our student experience. Timeline for Delivery Demand for accommodation is at its highest at the start of the academic year. With the University responsible for paying rent for the rooms it is important for cash flow that the rooms are available at the time of peak demand to enable the University to rent the rooms to the students. The University is aiming for delivery of circa 50% of the 75-bed requirement for the start of the 2024/25 academic year (September 2024). The balance of the required beds can be delivered as soon as possible thereafter within the same academic year. Additional information: The success of this project will be evident when, in 2025, the target set in the University’s 2025 Masterplan has either been met or missed. 2025 does not mark the end of the growth plans for the Orkney Campus and there is likely to be opportunities in the future to work with the University to expand the academic Campus and, potentially, satisfy a growing residential requirement.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
21 Feb 2022, 16:25 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Heriot-Watt University
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