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Award

07 Nov 2022 at 12:35

Tender

16 Mar 2022 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed a tender process for the refurbishment works of the main library building. The tender title is "Estates: Main Library Refurbishment Works". This tender falls under the construction work category for university buildings. The principal contractor is expected to start work in September 2022 and the project has a value of £6,046,860.86. The University, located in St Andrews, UK, employed an open procedure for this procurement. The award criteria were based on quality (70%) and cost (30%), and the contract was awarded to FES Support Services Ltd.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for contractors in the construction industry, especially those specialising in refurbishment works for educational buildings. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should take note of the University of St Andrews as the buyer. The contracting authority has set specific deadlines for debriefing successful and unsuccessful tenderers, ensuring transparency in the award process. Interested parties should be aware of the specified review procedures in case of disputes. The tender process promotes fair competition and offers a chance for SMEs to secure contracts with the University.

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Notice Title

Estates: Main Library Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

Refurbishment Works to Main University Library Building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works will comprise of various refurbishments throughout the university's library facility. These will extend from the basement floor to the three upper floors. The basement floor stacks are to be transformed into new study spaces which complement the existing study areas on the upper floors. Refurbishment works on the upper floors will be carried out to the existing toilet/welfare facilities as well both the cafe and main entrance lobby area. New roof mounted plant/ equipment will also be introduced as part of these works. The principal contractor will be receive possession of the 4 storey building over the summer 3 month period up to September 2022, after which Levels 2, 3 and 4 will be handed over. Remaining works on level 1 will require to be suitably segregated from the live library areas. The library books will remain in place and will require to be suitably protected from dust, physical damage, water and fire, and will also require to be accessed on a daily basis by library staff, between 4pm and 6pm. It is envisaged that a clear flame retardant polythene sheeting or similar will provide the necessary protection to the books. Fire is a significant risk in this facility and as such the PC is required to develop a suitable Fire Plan, which will include maintaining automatic detection throughout the building and a daily 1 hour fire watch after work is completed. By exception, a 2 hour fire watch is required to be carried out where hot works have taken place. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0322db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031406-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,046,860 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FES Support Services Ltd

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