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title: "Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works - Major Construction Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0426f4"
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buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-07-24"
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# Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works - Major Construction Project

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426f4

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland has completed the procurement process for the "Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works – Major Construction Project" under the CPV category "Construction work" and other related installation works. This procurement, located at the National Library of Scotland, 33 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1SL, addresses the replacement of compartment dampers and includes associated works such as air handling unit upgrades, smoke damper replacements, and comprehensive ventilation system updates. The project will commence in June 2024 and aims to complete by 31 March 2025. Awarded to Richard Irvin FM Limited, the contract, valued at £2,204,501.82 GBP, was signed on 22 July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, mechanical and electrical installations. Companies that can demonstrate experience with projects involving complex environmental control systems and fire safety are particularly well-positioned. The enhancement of the Library's systems promises not just an immediate business contract but potential future work in similar large-scale refurbishment projects. Firms specialising in mechanical, electrical and construction works should consider leveraging their capabilities to contribute effectively to such public sector projects, facilitating safer, more efficient institutional operations.

## Notice

The scope of construction works will include the replacement of the compartment dampers and associated works. Associated Air Handling Unit upgrades and smoke damper replacement, Replacement of all ventilation installation fire dampers, Temporary collection protection works and dust monitoring. The following works will be Contractor Design: The compartment damper installation.

### 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. To provide a fully functioning replacement compartment damper systems that are fully compliant with the Library's specification. That will ensure enhanced protection of the Library's collection material from smoke and fire damage in the event of a fire and a reduction in staff to maintain and support. This will be a fixed contract to be awarded May 2024, with mobilisation period that will ensure a start on site no later than June 2024 and to be completed on site not later than 31 March 2025. The building will be operational during the works and the collections will remain in-situ. As a result, the Contractor will work floor by floor starting from Level 07. 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 compartment damper installation. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023024-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,204,501 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHARD IRVIN FM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 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

- 24 Jul 2024 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023024-2024
- 15 Feb 2024 at 09:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005030-2024
- 19 Dec 2023 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037323-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753074
- 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

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