--- title: "HWU1700 Library Interim Upgrade Main Contractor" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000478100" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478100" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478100.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478100.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-09-13" --- # HWU1700 Library Interim Upgrade Main Contractor Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000478100 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478100) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000478100.json) ## Summary Heriot Watt University is currently undertaking a tender for the "HWU1700 Library Interim Upgrade Main Contractor." This project falls under the education sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract value of approximately £4 million following a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The significant construction works are being managed in a phased manner, allowing the library to remain operational 24/7. The official end date for tender submissions was set for 17th February 2017, and the contract was signed on 21st August 2017. This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those experienced in library or educational facility renovations. Companies engaged in design and build contracts, with proven capacities in mechanical and electrical services, are well-suited for this tender. Successful bidders must demonstrate robust quality management systems and hold relevant insurance policies, highlighting the importance of compliance and quality in competitive bidding processes. ## Notice The first phase of the Cameron Smail Library was built in 1974, later phase being completed in 1987. The design is based on large open plan floor plates with a central core for books and perimeter study spaces. The building's construction comprises generally of an in-situ reinforced concrete frame supported on pad foundations. The building is clad in non-loadbearing brickwork with large single-glazed panels to the west, north and east facades and more limited glazing to the southern aspect. The project involves refurbishment of the existing building internally throughout. External works consist of the replacement of all windows and an improved entrance area. The construction works will be carried out over five phases, with the Library remaining live - and open 24/7 - throughout the duration of the works. Full strip out and replacement of mechanical and electrical services is included, however, central plant equipment will be retained and reused. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The first phase of the Cameron Smail Library was built in 1974, later phase being completed in 1987. The design is based on large open plan floor plates with a central core for books and perimeter study spaces. The building's construction comprises generally of an in-situ reinforced concrete frame supported on pad foundations. The building is clad in non-loadbearing brickwork with large single-glazed panels to the west, north and east facades and more limited glazing to the southern aspect. The project involves refurbishment of the existing building internally throughout. External works consist of the replacement of all windows and an improved entrance area. The construction works will be carried out over five phases, with the Library remaining live - and open 24/7 - throughout the duration of the works. Full strip out and replacement of mechanical and electrical services is included, however, central plant equipment will be retained and reused. The contract will be let as a Design & Build Contract, with the Design Team being novated to the successful Main Contractor. The current indicative proposals can be viewed within 'Project Documentation - Appendix C (i - viii)' in the PCS-T portal. These are issued for the sole purpose of providing the scale of the works. Detailed consultation and project details have yet to be concluded and will be provided to pre-qualified candidates in 'Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)'.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295443 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | 20 Jun 2017 - 1 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH14 4AS | | 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 | Pentland Hills | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings ## Release History - 13 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295443 - 18 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270155 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270155 HWU1700 Library Interim Upgrade Main Contractor - The first phase of the Cameron Smail Library was built in 1974, later phase being completed in 1987. The design is based on large open plan floor plates with a central core for books and perimeter study spaces. The building's construction comprises generally of an in-situ reinforced concrete frame supported on pad foundations. The building is clad in non-loadbearing brickwork with large single-glazed panels to the west, north and east facades and more limited glazing to the southern aspect. The project involves refurbishment of the existing building internally throughout. External works consist of the replacement of all windows and an improved entrance area. The construction works will be carried out over five phases, with the Library remaining live - and open 24/7 - throughout the duration of the works. Full strip out and replacement of mechanical and electrical services is included, however, central plant equipment will be retained and reused. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295443 HWU1700 Library Interim Upgrade Main Contractor - The first phase of the Cameron Smail Library was built in 1974, later phase being completed in 1987. The design is based on large open plan floor plates with a central core for books and perimeter study spaces. The building's construction comprises generally of an in-situ reinforced concrete frame supported on pad foundations. The building is clad in non-loadbearing brickwork with large single-glazed panels to the west, north and east facades and more limited glazing to the southern aspect. The project involves refurbishment of the existing building internally throughout. External works consist of the replacement of all windows and an improved entrance area. The construction works will be carried out over five phases, with the Library remaining live - and open 24/7 - throughout the duration of the works. Full strip out and replacement of mechanical and electrical services is included, however, central plant equipment will be retained and reused. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://intranet.hw.ac.uk/ps/gls/procurement/Pages/default.aspx - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478100 - https://www.hw.ac.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000478100. 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