---
title: "Smoke Extract and Fire Damper Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039a47"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039a47"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039a47.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039a47.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-11-09"
---

# Smoke Extract and Fire Damper Replacement

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039a47

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039a47)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039a47.json)

## Summary

The National Library of Scotland has initiated a tender process for the project titled 'Smoke Extract and Fire Damper Replacement' in the works category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of GBP 5,500,000. The project involves replacing smoke extract and fire damper systems at the Causewayside building in Edinburgh. The tender deadline is on September 12, 2023, with an award period starting on the same date. The main procurement method is an open procedure, and the National Library of Scotland is overseeing this procurement.

This tender opportunity presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, specifically those experienced in building installation works. Companies with expertise in smoke extract systems, fire damper installations, and mechanical and electrical constructions are well-suited to compete. The project offers a substantial contract value of GBP 5,500,000 and involves working on a vital infrastructure project at the National Library's Causewayside building in Edinburgh. Interested businesses are advised to ensure timely submission and compliance with the outlined technical and quality response criteria.

## Notice

The scope of construction works will include the replacement of the smoke extract and fire damper systems. Remove the existing smoke extract system. Form new smoke extract shafts. Install a new smoke extract system Associated Air Handling Unit upgrades and smoke damper replacement, Replacement of all ventilation installation fire dampers, Temporary collection protection works and dust monitoring.

### 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. The Causewayside building is the largest property within the National Library of Scotland (NLS) Estate, comprising 19,168m2 over 7 levels, two of which are below ground. The building represents 51% of NLS' entire portfolio and it currently provides 54% of the estate's environmentally controlled collection storage space. The property was built in two phases, the first by Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson (1989) and the second by Andrew Merrylees, Grierson & Robertson (1995). Smoke extract and fire damper systems were installed as part of the original build for both phases. Smoke extract system In 2002, qualified consultants were commissioned to to review the smoke extract system within Causewayside. This identified a number of significant issues, with recommended upgrade works. A further review of the smoke control system was carried out in 2015 which concluded that it was inadequate and could lead to difficulties fighting a fire / loss of the collection. A reassessment of the smoke control system was carried out in 2016. This resulted in a smoke extract strategy report with recommendations for major remedial works. Following which design consultants were commissioned to produce a concept design for a replacement smoke management installation. In 2019 an smoke management options report that examined options to provide the property with a functional and effective smoke management system. In 2021 a full design team were appointed to develop the design to RIBA Stage 4 Technical Design. Fire damper system In 2021 a review of the ventilation and fire damper review concluded that the fire dampers were beyond their service life (10 yrs.) and that the maintenance & testing regime was inadequate because many were inaccessible, and they had to be manually tested. It recommended that all were replaced, and the replacement should be of a motorised actuator type. In 2021 a full design team were appointed to develop the design to RIBA Stage 4 Technical Design. The building will be operational during the works and the collections will remain in-situ. As a result, possession will be given to the Contractor floor by floor starting from the roof. 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 smoke extract installation, Detailed design for opening and upstands, forms roof opening and upstands (inc. all weather proofing), Detailed design for louvres, remove existing cladding panels, installs louvres into the cladding (inc. all weather proofing), The fire damper installation. Additional information: Form of Contract - 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. ITT Legal Appendix guidance -Tenderers may propose changes to the draft legal documents, which may be considered by the Library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033229-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | £5,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1EW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 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

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2023 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033229-2023
- 4 Sep 2023 at 10:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026022-2023
- 25 Jul 2023 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021438-2023
- 24 Jan 2023 at 16:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002201-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737426
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11622
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039a47. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039a47.json.