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title: "Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works - Major Construction Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753074"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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-r6ebe6-0000753074

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland has awarded a contract for the major construction project titled "Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works." The project involves the replacement of compartment dampers, air handling unit upgrades, fire damper replacement, and temporary collection protection works. The purchaser is located at George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, with the supplier, Richard Irvin FM Limited, based in Aberdeen. The contract, valued at £2,204,501.82, was signed on 22nd July 2024 and the works are mandated to begin by June 2024 and be completed by 31st March 2025. Key locations include the National Library of Scotland at 33 Causewayside, Edinburgh. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the project has moved through the award stage with an initial tender period that concluded in March 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and facilities management sectors, particularly those with expertise in mechanical and electrical works within operational buildings. The focus on quality and cost criteria (60% quality and 40% cost) underscores the importance of delivering high-standard technical solutions. Large enterprises, especially those experienced with projects involving sensitive environments like libraries, are well-suited to compete. This contract also offers potential for companies to showcase their capabilities in integrating stringent safety and efficiency upgrades, fostering further growth and reputation building within the industry.

## 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510558 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 22 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510558
- 15 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498825
- 19 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495202

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=32
  29th January 2024 - PDF document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=31
  23rd January 2024 - Pdf file
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=30
  18th January 2024 - Missing document uploaded as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=29
  11th January 2024 - The PCI notes an Asbestos Survey has been carried out, survey enclosed as requested.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=28
  8th January 2024 - Fire Damper Schedule PM_80_10_27 00 listed on the M&E drawing register and not uploaded with ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=22
  19th December 2023 - CMMS Asset Information Requirements - this is for information only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=23
  19th December 2023 - Evaluation Matrix (example)to be used on this procurement - (this is for information only)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=24
  19th December 2023 - Schedule to Tender - Pricing Document - Commercial Response - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=25
  19th December 2023 - Schedule to Tender - Pricing Document - General Summary - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=26
  19th December 2023 - Quality Schedule - Technical Response - To be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=27
  19th December 2023 - Annex 1- 6 (word docs) to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=21
  19th December 2023 - M&E Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=12
  19th December 2023 - Appendix H - Change control Procedure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=13
  19th December 2023 - Appendix I - Practical Completion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=14
  19th December 2023 - Appendix J Rules for Contractors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=15
  19th December 2023 - Appendix K - Example Progress Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=16
  19th December 2023 - Appendix L - NLS Asset Information Requirement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=17
  19th December 2023 - Appendix M - Design Risk Register
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=18
  19th December 2023 - Work Packages - General Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=19
  19th December 2023 - M&E Specification -
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=20
  19th December 2023 - CB Drawing Register
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=6
  19th December 2023 - Appendix B -Specification (Register)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=7
  19th December 2023 - Appendix C -Pre Construction Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=8
  19th December 2023 - Appendix D - Domestic Sub - Contractors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=9
  19th December 2023 - Appendix E - Contractor Design Portion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=10
  19th December 2023 - Appendix F - Schedule of Amendments to SBC/XQ/Scot 2016 Edition
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=11
  19th December 2023 - Appendix G - Defects Liability Period Repair and Reaction Procedure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=1
  19th December 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=2
  19th December 2023 - ITT Legal Appendix and Attachments 1- 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=3
  19th December 2023 - Tender Brief - detailing overall contract requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=4
  19th December 2023 - Compartment Dampers & Associated Works Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495202&idx=5
  19th December 2023 - Appendix A Tender Drawing Register
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495202
  Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works - Major Construction Project - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510558
  Causewayside Compartment Damper and Associated Works - Major Construction Project - 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.

## Notice URLs

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

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