--- title: "Request for Information - FM Hard Services Contract - Planned Re-Let" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Request for Information - FM Hard Services Contract - Planned Re-Let Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675.json) ## Summary The National Library of Scotland is initiating a procurement process for the re-letting of its recurring FM Hard Services Contract, planned for 2021/22. The tender titled "Request for Information - FM Hard Services Contract - Planned Re-Let" is currently in the planning stage, with a total contract value of £7,000,000. Interested suppliers must submit their responses to Liz Hamilton, the Procurement & Contracts Manager, by the deadline of 12 Noon on 28 January 2020. The Library is located at George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, and this procurement falls under the recreation, culture, and religion sector. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management services, particularly those offering solutions in hard and soft FM Framework contracts. Companies with expertise in security systems, maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, window cleaning, and fire prevention services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement exercise may allow these businesses to establish strong working relationships with the Library, fostering long-term partnerships and shared benefits in the management of its estate portfolio. ## Notice The National Library of Scotland "the Library" is planning a procurement exercise for the re-let of the recurring FM Hard Services Contract during 2021/22 and is seeking feedback from industry to determine best practice in providing resilient and flexible Hard and Soft FM Framework contracts. The Library requires to demonstrate not only commercial "Best Value", but also acknowledge the importance for structured, open and positive working relationships that will deliver continual shared benefits to parties in the preservation and development of the estate portfolio. ### Lot Information FM Hard Services - Security Systems Door access, CCTV and Security Control systems FM Hard Services - Repair & maintenance of M&E and B&CE Repair & maintenance of plant and equipment including fabric repairs FM Soft Services - Window Cleaning, Waste management & building aesthetics Internal & External window cleaning and working at height, waste management & decoration FM Hard Services - Fire Prevention & Fire Suppression Services FM Hard Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374373 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices - 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant - 79993100 - Facilities management services - 90911300 - Window-cleaning services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374373 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374373&idx=1 9th December 2019 - Request for Information guidance document including Appendix A - Supplier Response Document - pdf - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374373&idx=2 9th December 2019 - Request for Information guidance document including Appendix A - Supplier Response Document-word doc - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374373 Request for Information - FM Hard Services Contract - Planned Re-Let - The National Library of Scotland "the Library" is planning a procurement exercise for the re-let of the recurring FM Hard Services Contract during 2021/22 and is seeking feedback from industry to determine best practice in providing resilient and flexible Hard and Soft FM Framework contracts. The Library requires to demonstrate not only commercial "Best Value", but also acknowledge the importance for structured, open and positive working relationships that will deliver continual shared benefits to parties in the preservation and development of the estate portfolio. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nls.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675 - https://www.nls.uk/about-us/procurement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=605675 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000605675. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000605675.json.