Essential works to Bute House: FOI release

Information requested

• What Tendering procedures were used for the above Works?
• Were the Works put out to competitive tender?
• How were the Tenderers selected?
• Was the Tender accepted the lowest and how much is it?
• On what basis was a tender let (Firm Price / Cost Plus / Fully Fluctuating / Other)?
• What is the Contract Period?

Response

What Tendering procedures were used for the above works?

The tendering process involved inviting bids from contractors who had demonstrated their ability to meet the required standards and possessed the necessary skills sets. The scope of works document was used as the basis for the competitive tendering process, which allowed the selection of the most qualified contractor to carry out the works.

Were the works put out to competitive tender?

Yes

How were the tenderers selected?

The selection process involved assessing the previous experiences of the contractors and their ability to demonstrate the required skillset and expertise for undertaking this project. This involved an initial screening of the contractors to determine if they had the necessary qualifications, experience, and skills for the project. Those who met the initial criteria were then invited to submit closed bids based on the scope of works document.

Was the Tender accepted the lowest and how much is it?

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Scottish Government does not have the information you have requested. The Scottish Government are currently in the process of competitively tendering for parts of the Bute House repair schedule and therefore the full cost of the planned repairs has yet to be determined. Full costs will be proactively released at the end of the project. This is a formal notice under section 17 (1) of FOISA that the Scottish Government does not have the information you have requested.

On what basis was a tender let (Firm Price / Cost Plus / Fully Fluctuating / Other)?

NEC4

What is the Contract Period?

17th April until the 1st of September

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