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title: "The redevelopment and major refurbishment of Glencairn House"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03deb7"
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# The redevelopment and major refurbishment of Glencairn House

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03deb7

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## Summary

The West Dunbartonshire Council has completed the award process for the tender titled "The redevelopment and major refurbishment of Glencairn House" in the building construction works category. The project involves transforming Glencairn House into a modern library, museum, and community facility in Dumbarton, G82 1LF. The procurement method used was a selective tender with a value of approximately 5-6 million GBP. The appointed contractor is Clark Contracts Limited, with the award date set on the 15th of March 2024, and a construction period of 52 weeks anticipated to start in the first quarter of 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a significant project for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in building refurbishment and historic preservation. The contract offers the chance to showcase expertise in specialist construction methods such as cross laminated timber and bespoke ceramic facade installation. Businesses with a proven track record in managing construction aspects like sprinkler systems, bespoke design elements, and environmental sustainability would be well-suited to compete for this project, aligning with the West Dunbartonshire Council's focus on quality, sustainability, and social benefits throughout the construction phase.

## Notice

The redevelopment and major refurbishment of Glencairn House to bring about the transformation of the B-Listed Glencairn House into a state-of-the-art library, museum and community facility. Including demolition of the rear extension, into a museum and new built element at the green at back to house the children's library. The design will entail a number of specialist items such as cross laminated timber (CLT), bespoke ceramic facade as well as specialist sprinkler system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The redevelopment and major refurbishment of Glencairn House will bring about the transformation of the B-Listed Glencairn House into a state-of-the-art library, museum and community facility. Description of the works: - Renovation of the existing Category B listed Glencairn House to form a new lending library and local history museum. Fabric repair works were carried out in 2017, so the building is in good condition, but full internal fit out including installation of a new lift and stairs, building services, internal finishes, etc is required. The fire strategy requires the installation of a sprinkler system throughout. The existing 1920s shop front windows and entrance door is to be replaced. - Demolition of the existing dilapidated extension to the rear. This extension shares a party wall with neighbours on two sides. - Construction of new three storey extension to the rear of Glencairn House including a CLT superstructure, bespoke ceramic cladding, pile foundations, new slappings in the rear wall of Glencairn House to connect the two structures, sprinkler system, heat pumps, etc. - Construction of a standalone single storey children's library on the brownfield site. The children's library will have a CLT superstructure and bespoke ceramic cladding as well as a Changing Place WC. - Landscaping of a new children's library garden retaining an existing mature tree. - Creation of a new external plant area to house the sprinkler tank, heat pumps, generators, and other plant. - Given the listing of the building, as well as its location in the town centre conservation area, all works to the existing fabric must be carried out to high quality, conservation standards. - The ceramic cladding was developed in conjunction with an artist, and will form a significant feature in the townscape. A sample tile was submitted as part of the planning application and exact matching of this glaze in terms of quality and colour forms part of the planning conditions. - The site is restricted in terms of access, and will require careful planning and sequencing of works. - The aspiration is to create a low carbon building. The contractor will be expected to collaborate with the design team to achieve the best possible outcome in this regard. The tender exercise will identify a competent contractor with the capability and capacity to take on such a project and include considerations for the specialist nature of certain aspects as outlined above. Project Information: The client is West Dunbartonshire Council. Location, Glencairn House, 95 High Street, Dumbarton, G82 1LF The construction value is in the region of 5M to 6M GBP. The designs are by Page & Park Architects. The Project Manager is Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited The form of contract will be SBCC Standard Building Contract with Quantities, including Contractor's Design Portion (CDP) items. The works contractor appointment is expected in early 2024. Commencement on site expected first quarter 2024 with a construction period of 52 weeks. The site is in the heart of Dumbarton town centre and there will be public interest in the project. The project is expected to achieve an EPC rating of A. The project is expected to realise social benefits/community benefits through the construction phase including delivering training opportunities. The project is expected to include specialist sub-contractors to deliver the requirements of the building works where appropriate, in particular in relation to the ceramic cladding support system. The Contractor may be asked to carry out a whole life carbon assessment of the building during the construction and provide metrics to the Client on completion identifying the achieved embodied carbon and expected operation carbon. Further detail of the project can be obtained within the PQQ statement of requirements (SOR). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012601-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARK CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45111213 - Site-clearance work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2024 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012601-2024
- 4 Jul 2023 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019017-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000735730
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00153
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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