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title: "Estates: Main Library Refurbishment Works"
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# Estates: Main Library Refurbishment Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0322db

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031406-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,400,000 |
| Lots value | £4,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,046,860 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FES SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2022 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031406-2022
- 16 Mar 2022 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007233-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687102
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00111

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