Tender

Central Library Fire Door Replacement

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Tender

11 Nov 2024 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council is conducting an open procedure to replace defective fire doors at the Central Library. This procurement, classified under the CPV codes for fire doors and fire-prevention services, involves upgrading fire stopping, constructing a fire lobby, and installing directional exit signage within the library's roof void. The tender is in the active stage and will close on 6th December 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 17th February 2025 to 7th March 2025. The works are to be performed at the Milton Keynes Central Library, located in the South East region, with a postal code of MK9 3EJ. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in procurement.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in fire prevention installation works and fire protection equipment. It is ideal for businesses capable of executing comprehensive fire safety upgrades, including those with experience working on public buildings. The project not only requires the replacement and upgrading of fire doors but also the construction of new fire-rated structures, making it a fitting opportunity for construction firms with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. This contract's scope provides an excellent platform for firms to demonstrate their expertise in fire safety, thereby enhancing their portfolio and credibility in this essential service area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Library Fire Door Replacement

Notice Description

The works consist of the removal and replacement of a series of defective fire doors. To undertake upgrading of the fire stopping and fire walls. To erect a fire lobby and to install directional exit signage, all within the roof void of the Central Library. The extent of the works is laid out within the Schedule of Works and are summarised below: Within Milton Keynes Central Library roof void, there are 2 types of fire break walls, these being: Wall type 1 - are the original Lightweight timber stud wall (double wall) with a 12mm plasterboard panels sandwiched in between. The Stud wall built to underside of steel beam. Above the beam, there are softwood truss rafters , again these are twinned up with 12mm plasterboard panel sandwiched in between. These roof trusses above the steel beams and the timber studworks underneath the beam are clad in visqueen clear plastic sheeting. Wall type 2 are the later installed vertical mineral fire blankets, which have been suspended down form the pitched roof and lap on to the ceiling line. It transpires that the number of these additional fire breaks was excessive and compromised the means of escape. In both walls there are short (average 600 x 800mm fire doors) installed to assist movement between these break wall off a gantry. The walls which are to be retained, and have new fire door installed and upgrading of fire stopping are: Walls - B, C, E, H, J and K The walls which are to be retained, but no longer to be designated as fire break walls and are to have the fire doors removed are: Walls - A, D up to the abutting fire stopping around the Atrium, F and G. Further works Electrical intake and switch room and the old water tank mezzanine floor above. In this area, the contractors is to remove all defective patch repairs to stud walls and fully make good and fire stop around all structural and services breaches and around all wall/floor and wall/pitch roof perimeters. The remedial works are to achieve a minimum of 90mins fire stopping throughout this room and be Certified. To strip out existing door and frame set leading into Roof void at point L9 and replace with a new FD30S fire door and frame set. Staircase into Roof void and above protected stair well. In this area, the contractor is to supply and fit fire blanket from the underside of the roof timber decking down to and onto to the inner face of the blockwork walls on 3No elevations. On the ply lined timber studwork and blockwork wall between stairwell and roof void, the contractors is to supply and fit fire blanket from the underside of the roof timber decking down to and onto to face of the plywood lined studwork and to the top of blockwork walls on this elevation New Lobby in Roof void In this area, the contractor is to construct a new fire rated lobby area. This lobby is to be constructed on the gantry floor and to the roof pitch line. The tender documents and drawing are ... Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f643203b-2d38-4ab3-acfb-a2665898090f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e054024-dc40-4670-a298-a86c28d8688d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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