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Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works - Major Construction Project

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

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24 Jul 2024 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland has completed the procurement process for the "Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works – Major Construction Project" under the CPV category "Construction work" and other related installation works. This procurement, located at the National Library of Scotland, 33 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1SL, addresses the replacement of compartment dampers and includes associated works such as air handling unit upgrades, smoke damper replacements, and comprehensive ventilation system updates. The project will commence in June 2024 and aims to complete by 31 March 2025. Awarded to Richard Irvin FM Limited, the contract, valued at £2,204,501.82 GBP, was signed on 22 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, mechanical and electrical installations. Companies that can demonstrate experience with projects involving complex environmental control systems and fire safety are particularly well-positioned. The enhancement of the Library's systems promises not just an immediate business contract but potential future work in similar large-scale refurbishment projects. Firms specialising in mechanical, electrical and construction works should consider leveraging their capabilities to contribute effectively to such public sector projects, facilitating safer, more efficient institutional operations.

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Notice Title

Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works - Major Construction Project

Notice Description

The scope of construction works will include the replacement of the compartment dampers and associated works. Associated Air Handling Unit upgrades and smoke damper replacement, Replacement of all ventilation installation fire dampers, Temporary collection protection works and dust monitoring. The following works will be Contractor Design: The compartment damper installation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Causewayside building is owned by the Library. It is predominantly used for environmentally controlled collection storage; however, it also accommodates approx. 80 staff and a public reading room. To provide a fully functioning replacement compartment damper systems that are fully compliant with the Library's specification. That will ensure enhanced protection of the Library's collection material from smoke and fire damage in the event of a fire and a reduction in staff to maintain and support. This will be a fixed contract to be awarded May 2024, with mobilisation period that will ensure a start on site no later than June 2024 and to be completed on site not later than 31 March 2025. The building will be operational during the works and the collections will remain in-situ. As a result, the Contractor will work floor by floor starting from Level 07. The works, including protection and dust monitoring, will be completed, and commissioned before progressing to the next floor, with final commissioning on completion of all floors. The following works will be Contractor Design: The compartment damper installation. Additional information: SBCC single stage traditional contract without quantities but with Contractor Design Portion will be used for the procurement of this contract. (SBC/XQ/SCOT) with Schedule of Amendments and ITT Legal Appendix as set out in the Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0426f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023024-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,204,501 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 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
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Charlie Reid
Contact Email
c.reid@nls.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7944232610

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Post Town
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

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