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Award

24 Jul 2024 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

15 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland has awarded a contract for the major construction project titled "Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works." The project involves the replacement of compartment dampers, air handling unit upgrades, fire damper replacement, and temporary collection protection works. The purchaser is located at George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, with the supplier, Richard Irvin FM Limited, based in Aberdeen. The contract, valued at £2,204,501.82, was signed on 22nd July 2024 and the works are mandated to begin by June 2024 and be completed by 31st March 2025. Key locations include the National Library of Scotland at 33 Causewayside, Edinburgh. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the project has moved through the award stage with an initial tender period that concluded in March 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and facilities management sectors, particularly those with expertise in mechanical and electrical works within operational buildings. The focus on quality and cost criteria (60% quality and 40% cost) underscores the importance of delivering high-standard technical solutions. Large enterprises, especially those experienced with projects involving sensitive environments like libraries, are well-suited to compete. This contract also offers potential for companies to showcase their capabilities in integrating stringent safety and efficiency upgrades, fostering further growth and reputation building within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

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.. 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-r6ebe6-0000753074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510558
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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