Estates: Main Library Refurbishment Works

Concepts

• construction work
• main university library building
• guardbridge
• main library refurbishment works
• refurbishment works
• university's library facility
• library staff
• library books
• estates
• various refurbishments

Location

UK-St Andrews

Description

Refurbishment Works to Main University Library Building.

Total Quantity or Scope

The works will comprise of various refurbishments throughout the university's library facility. These will extend from the basement floor to the three upper floors. The basement floor stacks are to be transformed into new study spaces which complement the existing study areas on the upper floors. Refurbishment works on the upper floors will be carried out to the existing toilet/welfare facilities as well both the café and main entrance lobby area. New roof mounted plant/ equipment will also be introduced as part of these works. The principal contractor will be receive possession of the 4 storey building over the summer 3 month period up to September 2022, after which Levels 2, 3 and 4 will be handed over. Remaining works on level 1 will require to be suitably segregated from the live library areas. The library books will remain in place and will require to be suitably protected from dust, physical damage, water and fire, and will also require to be accessed on a daily basis by library staff, between 4pm and 6pm. It is envisaged that a clear flame retardant polythene sheeting or similar will provide the necessary protection to the books. Fire is a significant risk in this facility and as such the PC is required to develop a suitable Fire Plan, which will include maintaining automatic detection throughout the building and a daily 1 hour fire watch after work is completed. By exception, a 2 hour fire watch is required to be carried out where hot works have taken place. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

CPV Codes

• 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=687102. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Not applicable. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Please see Appendix in ITT Documents. (SC Ref:687102)