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title: "Estates; Main Contractor for BMS Building Internal Fit Out"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000613721"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
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# Estates; Main Contractor for BMS Building Internal Fit Out

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000613721

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Estates; Main Contractor for BMS Building Internal Fit Out" in the Education industry category. The contracting process was carried out using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The project involves the reinstatement of the Bio Molecular Sciences Building following a fire incident in February 2019. Key dates for the project include early summer 2020 for Curtain Walling works, midsummer 2020 for tender returns and contract award, early summer 2021 for fitout works completion, and late summer 2021 for lab commissioning/move management. The University of St Andrews has awarded the contract to Taylor and Fraser, with a contract value of £11,692,365.73 signed on April 5, 2021.

This tender for the Main Contractor for the BMS Building Internal Fit Out project at the University of St Andrews presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for construction and building services companies in the UK. The project requires expertise in works related to biology, chemistry, and building fit-outs. Companies with experience in delivering projects in live campus environments, as well as a strong track record in collaborative working with design teams and complex M&E systems, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University emphasizes community benefits, and applicants are encouraged to review the selection criteria and submission terms carefully to ensure compliance and successful participation in the tender process.

## Notice

In February 2019 the Bio Molecular Sciences (BMS) Building suffered a fire which spread into a number of laboratory areas. The efforts to extinguish the fire resulted in significant water damage to all areas and systems within the building. The reinstatement project will be delivered in 2 phases. Phase 1 comprises the Curtain Walling and Roof repairs necessary to provide a dry "shell" ready for fitting out. Phase 2 comprises the "fit out" works. Phase 1 is under way and does not form part of this contract. The brief is clear; the reinstated BMS building needs to provide a recognisable Biology "front door", providing World Leading research, teaching and breakout facilities in a warm and welcoming building. Importantly the building entrance needs to reflect this. The strategy for the reinstated BMS building is summarised below: Level 1 - Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 2 - Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 3 - Biology teaching, largely reconfigured to accommodate new function. Level 4 - Chemistry / Biology research, slightly reconfigured

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BMS Reinstatement In February 2019 the Bio Molecular Sciences (BMS) Building suffered a fire which spread into a number of laboratory areas. The efforts to extinguish the fire resulted in significant water damage to all areas and systems within the building. The reinstatement project will be delivered in 2 phases. Phase 1 comprises the Curtain Walling and Roof repairs necessary to provide a dry "shell" ready for fitting out. Phase 2 comprises the "fit out" works. Phase 1 is under way and does not form part of this contract. The brief is clear; the reinstated BMS building needs to provide a recognisable Biology "front door", providing World Leading research, teaching and breakout facilities in a warm and welcoming building. Importantly the building entrance needs to reflect this. The strategy for the reinstated BMS building is summarised below: Level 1 - Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 2 - Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 3 - Biology teaching, largely reconfigured to accommodate new function. Level 4 - Chemistry / Biology research, slightly reconfigured There are several areas of layout change to the BMS; in the most part, they increase the space efficiency and lab safety within the building. There is also a newly designed front entrance and reception lobby with an area of external landscaping at the front door. The reconfigured laboratory areas will have; new lab benching, new fume cupboards and new finishes throughout. The office and write up areas will receive new finishes and furniture. All areas will have new M&E fitout. Roughly 60% of the works are related to the M&E systems, due to the highly serviced specification of the building and particularly the laboratory areas. Replacement of the Mechanical & Electrical systems provides an opportunity for the University to improve the energy efficiency and create a Smart building. The BMS building will be handed over to the successful contractor for the duration of the contract works, however the building is linked at all levels to neighbouring University buildings and is located in the heart of the North Haugh campus. Careful consideration will be required for the safe segregation, coordination and management of the works within a live campus environment. The key programme dates for the reinstatement project are summarised below: Curtain Walling works complete - Early summer 2020 Tenders returned and contract awarded - Midsummer 2020 Fitout works complete - Early summer 2021 Lab commissioning / move management - Late Summer 2021 The Main Contractor will require to work collaboratively with the Design Team, the University estates department and other potential partner projects in and around the site and must be able to demonstrate a robust understanding and experience of working on buildings of comparable type and location.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend), To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'notes of interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475771 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,692,365 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAYLOR AND FRASER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475771
- 6 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380036

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380036&idx=1
  10th February 2020 - Portal Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380036
  Estates; Main Contractor for BMS Building Internal Fit Out - In February 2019 the Bio Molecular Sciences (BMS) Building suffered a fire which spread into a number of laboratory areas. The efforts to extinguish the fire resulted in significant water damage to all areas and systems within the building. The reinstatement project will be delivered in 2 phases. Phase 1 comprises the Curtain Walling and Roof repairs necessary to provide a dry "shell" ready for fitting out. Phase 2 comprises the "fit out" works. Phase 1 is under way and does not form part of this contract. The brief is clear; the reinstated BMS building needs to provide a recognisable Biology "front door", providing World Leading research, teaching and breakout facilities in a warm and welcoming building. Importantly the building entrance needs to reflect this. The strategy for the reinstated BMS building is summarised below: Level 1 - Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 2 - Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 3 - Biology teaching, largely reconfigured to accommodate new function. Level 4 - Chemistry / Biology research, slightly reconfigured
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475771
  Estates; Main Contractor for BMS Building Internal Fit Out - In February 2019 the Bio Molecular Sciences (BMS) Building suffered a fire which spread into a number of laboratory areas. The efforts to extinguish the fire resulted in significant water damage to all areas and systems within the building. The reinstatement project will be delivered in 2 phases. Phase 1 comprises the Curtain Walling and Roof repairs necessary to provide a dry "shell" ready for fitting out. Phase 2 comprises the "fit out" works. Phase 1 is under way and does not form part of this contract. The brief is clear; the reinstated BMS building needs to provide a recognisable Biology "front door", providing World Leading research, teaching and breakout facilities in a warm and welcoming building. Importantly the building entrance needs to reflect this. The strategy for the reinstated BMS building is summarised below: Level 1 - Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 2 - Biology research, slightly reconfigured Level 3 - Biology teaching, largely reconfigured to accommodate new function. Level 4 - Chemistry / Biology research, slightly reconfigured

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000613721
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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