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title: "Works Contract - National Archives Learning Centre"
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# Works Contract - National Archives Learning Centre

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f865276-59f9-48bc-b738-b52ecbf09af8

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## Summary

The National Archives is inviting tenders for a Works Contract for the redevelopment of its public spaces to create a new broadcast studio and supporting spaces. This project, located in Kew, London, involves significant works to enhance digital learning and production facilities. The estimated contract value is £900,000 + VAT. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline of May 6th, and the contract award is targeted for the week commencing August 16th, 2022. Businesses in the construction industry, particularly those with expertise in acoustic design, partitioning, mechanical-electrical systems, and bespoke joinery, would find this opportunity suitable for growth.

For interested businesses, this restricted procurement presents a chance to participate in a high-profile project with completion expected by the week commencing February 13th, 2023. The National Archives, serving as the buyer, has specified criteria for selecting the top five bidders. Suitable companies, especially small to medium-sized enterprises, are encouraged to engage with procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk. With a focus on Construction work and a clear timetable outlined, this opportunity caters to businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the development of innovative public spaces.

## Notice

The National Archives is undertaking a Public Space Programme, redeveloping the public spaces of Q1, its 1977 brutalist concrete archive building in Kew, London. The works being tendered will form a new broadcast studio and supporting spaces on the first floor of Q1 to create a world leading digital learning and production space. The broadcast space and two supporting production studios are to be acoustically separated from the surrounding space with new glazed and solid partitions and attenuation of services. The existing ceilings are to be removed and replaced with the diversion, rationalisation and adaption of existing services. The spaces will require adaption of the existing VAV air conditioning system and additional cooling, with new AV, lighting and power. New linings and soft furnishings will support room acoustics. Existing floor finishes are to be replaced, and new bespoke and proprietary joinery fitted. The adjacent circulation space will form an informal study area with new ceilings, floor finishes and joinery. The works include the conversion of an existing study space into a handwashing and locker area with new drainage, domestic water services, extract ventilation, sanitary ware, joinery, floor and ceiling finishes. The works include mechanical and electrical enabling works to allow for the construction of an adjacent learning space at a future date. The works are within the public areas of the National Archives. The building is open to the public 9am-5pm, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-7pm Tuesday and Thursday, and 11am - 4pm for the first Sunday of each month. The building must remain operational throughout the works. The works area will need to be carefully hoarded to protect adjacent areas from dust and noise. Noisy works that would disrupt nearby reading areas will need to be carried out outside of public opening hours. Estimated Value of Works: PS900,000 + VAT Timetable: We aim to award the contract w/c 16th August 2022. Mobilisation and Construction should be completed by w/c 13th February 2023. This will be a restricted procurement, with the five top ranked bidders being invited to participate in the invitation to tender process. Those bidders will be selected using the criteria specified in the attached documentation. Submissions should be sent to procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk by midday on May 6th.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ae636d-340c-4a1d-9b4b-8867005fb93b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Procedure - Below Threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £958,355 |
| 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 | BW INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ae636d-340c-4a1d-9b4b-8867005fb93b
- 13 Apr 2022 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea5ce41-3a5a-43b1-9a80-0e8947ca6a8e
- 13 Apr 2022 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea5ce41-3a5a-43b1-9a80-0e8947ca6a8e
- 12 Apr 2022 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea5ce41-3a5a-43b1-9a80-0e8947ca6a8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ae636d-340c-4a1d-9b4b-8867005fb93b
  27th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dea5ce41-3a5a-43b1-9a80-0e8947ca6a8e
  13th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f08f721-4f40-44b9-99ff-b18733ca300d
  Shortlisting questions and scoring criteria.

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