This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2022 at 11:57

Tender

13 Jul 2021 at 12:05

Planning

19 Mar 2021 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland is currently undertaking a tender process for its Facilities Management - Multi Lot Contract, which involves the provision of hard and specialist facilities management services. Located at 57 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, this procurement is classified under the industry category of facilities management services. The procurement method adopted is selective, using a restricted procedure. As of now, the procurement is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30th June 2021 and a potential contract value of £7 million. The contract is expected to involve multiple lots, allowing suppliers to bid for specific services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in facilities management, including both traditional hard services and specialist tasks. Potential bidders would benefit from familiarity with TUPE regulations, as the Library anticipates their relevance to this contract. Companies that excel in providing safety, maintenance, and compliance services will be well-suited to compete, especially those with proven experience in similar public sector contracts. With a collaborative approach to performance management and a focus on community benefits, this tender aligns with entities committed to fair work practices and sustainability in service delivery.

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Notice Title

National Library of Scotland Facilities Management - Multi Lot Contract

Notice Description

The National Library of Scotland's (the Library) current Facilities Management Hard Services Contract is in the final year of the term contract with a contract expiry date of 30th June 2022. The Library has now commenced the procurement process for its replacement. This procurement process will result in the appointment of suitable contractor(s) to provide the services as described in Lot 1 and Lot 2 below and as detailed in the Contract Notice and Guidance Document available for download with this contract notice. It is the opinion of the Library that TUPE rules will apply to this contract. However, bidders will be required to satisfy themselves as to the applicability of TUPE in their tendered response. The Library" is classed as a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), is funded through Grant-in-Aid by Scottish Government, governed by a Board and is a registered charity. The Library requires suitably qualified supplier(s)to tender for this contract as set out in the instruction and guidance document, the Contract Notice and the SPD(S)module. There will be two Lots

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Building Fabric, Specialist Services and Minor Work

Lot 2 specialist services comprise of defined works covering a broad range and scale all of which are currently procured separately and served primarily by Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs ). Lot 1 will also be responsible for the programme and logistic control of Lot 2 including the co-ordination and lead on any emergency works. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot but will need to complete an SPD(S) module for each lot they are bidding for. The key requirements of the services can be described as follows: - To provide a safe environment within the Affected Property , ensuring all mandatory, statutory and Employer's requirements are met in full; Details of properties along with detailed scope of services is detailed in the Contract Notice and Guidance Document available for download with this Contract Notice. Additional information: The Library's current FM Hard Services Contract is in its final term with a contract expiry date of 30th June 2022. The Library has commenced the procurement process for its replacement. This procurement process will result in the appointment of suitable contractor(s) to provide the services as described in Lot 1 and 2.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a minimum of Five (5) years and may be extended year on year up to a maximum of seven (7) by mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance

Lot 1 - Traditional Hard FM Services

Lot 1 - Traditional FM Hard Services Lot 1 will comprise of all standard Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) works, reactive works and regular attendances. Lot 1 will assume overall management role and direct point of contact for the National Library of Scotland including the management of Lot 2. Lot 1 will also be responsible for the programme and logistic control of Lot 2 including the co-ordination and lead on any emergency works. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot but will need to complete an SPD(S) module for each lot they are bidding for. Scope of requirement -To provide a safe environment within the Affected Property, ensuring all mandatory, statutory and Employer's requirements are met in full. Details of properties along with detailed scope of services is detailed in the Contract Notice and Guidance Document available for download with this Contract Notice Additional information: The Library's current FM Hard Services Contract is in its final term with a contract expiry date of 30th June 2022. The Library has commenced the procurement process for its replacement. This procurement process will result in the appointment of suitable contractor(s) to provide the services as described in Lot 1 and 2.

Renewal: The contract award will be for a minimum of five (5) years and may be extended year on year up to a maximum of seven (7) by mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018891-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

35111500 - Fire suppression system

45210000 - Building construction work

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

79993100 - Facilities management services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
4 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
9-12 months prior to contract end date including any extensions used.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Library of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Richard Irvin FM Limited

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