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title: "Works Contract - Embedded Learning Spaces Construction and Fit Out"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
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# Works Contract - Embedded Learning Spaces Construction and Fit Out

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-651c0ee2-ae7e-4e13-9895-62313437a7ee

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## Summary

The National Archives (TNA) is undertaking a tender for the construction and fit-out of two embedded learning spaces at their Kew site in Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU. This initiative falls under the broader Public Space Programme aimed at revitalising public areas within TNA's 1977 brutalist building. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest to be submitted by 3pm on 2nd September 2019. The expected contract period will commence on 1st October 2019 and conclude by 31st March 2020, following the award decision anticipated in early October 2019. The procurement method is open procedure, fitting below the threshold criteria, and focuses on architectural and engineering services as outlined under the CPV classification.

This project offers significant growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with expertise in educational facilities and working within operational government environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in specialised construction and fit-out services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The work will require careful planning due to the site's active public usage and governmental security regulations, making it essential for bidders to demonstrate a capacity to manage projects in sensitive environments while ensuring minimal disruption to the ongoing functions of the National Archives.

## Notice

The National Archives (TNA) is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake the construction and fit out of two bespoke, architect-designed, embedded learning spaces at its site in Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU. The work is part of a phased Public Space Programme, redeveloping the public spaces of TNA's 1977 brutalist concrete archive building. The works being tendered will create two new characterful learning rooms within the existing first floor open plan library and document reading rooms. The learning rooms are to be acoustically separated from the surrounding space with minimum Rw 49dB glazed and solid partitions. The existing suspended ceilings are to be removed and replaced. The existing VAV HVAC system will be adapted and a new comfort cooling system introduced. New AV, lighting and power will be required to both spaces. Existing floor finishes are to be replaced. New joinery, acoustic linings, curtains and loose furniture will be required. The site is a working government office and document repository, open to the public and situated in a residential area. It operates under government security regulations which will have to be retained throughout the works. The works are within the public areas of the National Archives. The building is open to the public 9am-5pm, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 9am-7pm Tuesday and Thursday. The building must remain operational throughout the works. Noisy work will be carried out outside of public opening hours. If this is an opportunity to which you are interested in responding, please submit an expression of interest to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk by 3pm on Monday, September 2nd. The National Archives intends to issue the Invitation to Tender to those suppliers who have expressed an interest by the above deadline, during the week commencing September 2nd with a contract award decision anticipated by early October, 2019. The expected contract period is from October, 2019 to the end of March, 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35818663-2074-4865-b327-23981b03534a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2019 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £627,550 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRYMOR CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2019 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35818663-2074-4865-b327-23981b03534a
- 16 Aug 2019 at 08:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42a5bb3-7bd6-47fc-aa4f-5ba1cbf98b3f
- 15 Aug 2019 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42a5bb3-7bd6-47fc-aa4f-5ba1cbf98b3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35818663-2074-4865-b327-23981b03534a
  5th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42a5bb3-7bd6-47fc-aa4f-5ba1cbf98b3f
  16th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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