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title: "Proposed Disabled Adaptions & Building Enhancements at Bo'ness Library"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681244"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-10"
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# Proposed Disabled Adaptions & Building Enhancements at Bo'ness Library

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681244

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## Summary

This procurement process is being conducted by Falkirk Council for the project titled "Proposed Disabled Adaptations & Building Enhancements at Bo'ness Library." The contract, valued at £250,000, falls within the works category and is located in Bo'ness, UK. Currently at the tender stage, businesses interested in bidding must submit their proposals electronically by 10th March 2022. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure, which entails a two-stage bidding process where qualified candidates are invited to submit detailed proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and renovation, particularly those with expertise in disabled access adaptations and building enhancements. Companies involved in general public services and those equipped to deliver community benefit initiatives would be well-positioned to compete. The project not only promises a lucrative contract but also highlights the importance of inclusive design, which may enhance a competing firm's reputation and pave the way for future contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

1. Strip out redundant plant room services, including existing boilers (2no.) and conventional flues and replace with new gas fired boilers in new location with balanced flues, provide new external gas meter in lieu of existing internal gas meter, renew, review and replace existing electrical switchgear where necessary and finally alter existing layout as shown to create new plant room and space for new platform lift. 2. Form slappings in existing external and internal walling and to plant room to facilitate new layout incorporating platform lift with access through to existing ground floor. Form opening in floor to receive new platform lift. Alter first floor layout by removing kitchen space and toilets. 3. Install fire protection enhancements to existing walling and intermediate floor when necessary and erect new partitions to form new accessible toilet all as shown. 4. Refurbish existing staff room and provide new kitchen tea pre space including water supply to kitchen area as required (not presently provided). 5. Install new Low Rise Stairlift to provide wheelchair access to meeting rooms of upper area of first floor. 6. Reduce size of existing external planter by carefully removing existing sandstone blocks & cope and re-used to form smaller planter as shown. 7. Lay new setts/paviors to match existing, where planter reduced in size.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440343 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440343

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440343&idx=8
  7th March 2022 - SPD Word
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440343&idx=3
  10th February 2022 - SPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440343&idx=7
  10th February 2022 - SPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440343&idx=5
  10th February 2022 - Existing Plans
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440343&idx=6
  10th February 2022 - Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440343&idx=1
  10th February 2022 - Community Benifit
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440343&idx=2
  10th February 2022 - Project Particulars
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440343&idx=4
  10th February 2022 - Proposed Plans Drawing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440343
  Proposed Disabled Adaptions & Building Enhancements at Bo'ness Library - 1. Strip out redundant plant room services, including existing boilers (2no.) and conventional flues and replace with new gas fired boilers in new location with balanced flues, provide new external gas meter in lieu of existing internal gas meter, renew, review and replace existing electrical switchgear where necessary and finally alter existing layout as shown to create new plant room and space for new platform lift. 2. Form slappings in existing external and internal walling and to plant room to facilitate new layout incorporating platform lift with access through to existing ground floor. Form opening in floor to receive new platform lift. Alter first floor layout by removing kitchen space and toilets. 3. Install fire protection enhancements to existing walling and intermediate floor when necessary and erect new partitions to form new accessible toilet all as shown. 4. Refurbish existing staff room and provide new kitchen tea pre space including water supply to kitchen area as required (not presently provided). 5. Install new Low Rise Stairlift to provide wheelchair access to meeting rooms of upper area of first floor. 6. Reduce size of existing external planter by carefully removing existing sandstone blocks & cope and re-used to form smaller planter as shown. 7. Lay new setts/paviors to match existing, where planter reduced in size.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681244
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=681244
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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