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Published 19 Mar 2021, 10:24 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

National Library of Scotland Facilities Management - Multi Lot Contract

Official notice

Authority: National Library of Scotland

2 lotsServicesRestricted procedure
Published estimate£9,500,000total for 2 lots · 1 value update
Submissions closed 17 Aug 2021awarded 4 Jul 2022
Awarded to Richard Irvin FM Limited2 awards

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The National Library of Scotland's (the Library) current Facilities Management Hard Services Contract is in the final year of the term contract with a contract expiry date of 30th June 2022. The Library has now commenced the procurement process for its replacement. This procurement process will result in the appointment of suitable contractor(s) to provide the services as described in Lot 1 and Lot 2 below and as detailed in the Contract Notice and Guidance Document available for download with this contract notice.

It is the opinion of the Library that TUPE rules will apply to this contract. However, bidders will be required to satisfy themselves as to the applicability of TUPE in their tendered response.

The Library” is classed as a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), is funded through Grant-in-Aid by Scottish Government, governed by a Board and is a registered charity.

The Library requires suitably qualified supplier(s)to tender for this contract as set out in the instruction and guidance document, the Contract Notice and the SPD(S)module.

There will be two Lots

  • Recurrence: 9-12 months prior to contract end date including any extensions used.

CPV: Building construction work · Facilities management services · Fire suppression system · Refuse and waste related services · Repair and maintenance of plant · Repair and maintenance services

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£9,500,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Traditional Hard FM ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£6,000,000

Lot 1 – Traditional FM Hard Services

Lot 1 will comprise of all standard Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) works, reactive works and regular attendances.

Lot 1 will assume overall management role and direct point of contact for the National Library of Scotland including the management of Lot 2.

Lot 1 will also be responsible for the programme and logistic control of Lot 2 including the co-ordination and lead on any emergency works.

Suppliers can bid for more than one lot but will need to complete an SPD(S) module for each lot they are bidding for.

Scope of requirement

-To provide a safe environment within the Affected Property, ensuring all mandatory, statutory and Employer’s requirements are met in full.

Details of properties along with detailed scope of services is detailed in the Contract Notice and Guidance Document available for download with this Contract Notice Additional information: The Library's current FM Hard Services Contract is in its final term with a contract expiry date of 30th June 2022. The Library has commenced the procurement process for its replacement. This procurement process will result in the appointment of suitable contractor(s) to provide the services as described in Lot 1 and 2.

Delivery: Scotland · 57 George IV Bridge , Edinburgh, EH1 1EW
Extensions: The contract award will be for a minimum of five (5) years and may be extended year on year up to a maximum of seven (7) by mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance.Second stage: 5–6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Building Fabric, Specialist Services and Minor WorkAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,500,000

Lot 2 specialist services comprise of defined works covering a broad range and scale all of which are currently procured separately and served primarily by Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs ).

Lot 1 will also be responsible for the programme and logistic control of Lot 2 including the co-ordination and lead on any emergency works.

Suppliers can bid for more than one lot but will need to complete an SPD(S) module for each lot they are bidding for.

The key requirements of the services can be described as follows:

  • To provide a safe environment within the Affected Property , ensuring all mandatory, statutory and Employer’s requirements are met in full;

Details of properties along with detailed scope of services is detailed in the Contract Notice and Guidance Document available for download with this Contract Notice. Additional information: The Library's current FM Hard Services Contract is in its final term with a contract expiry date of 30th June 2022. The Library has commenced the procurement process for its replacement. This procurement process will result in the appointment of suitable contractor(s) to provide the services as described in Lot 1 and 2.

Delivery: Scotland · 57 George IV Bridge , Edinburgh , EH1 1EW
Extensions: The contract will be awarded for a minimum of Five (5) years and may be extended year on year up to a maximum of seven (7) by mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performanceSecond stage: 5–6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 70
  • Price: 30
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    As detailed in the SPD Scotland module

  • Economic & financial standing

    As detailed in the SPD Scotland Module

    Minimum: As detailed in the SPD Scotland Module
  • Technical & professional ability

    As detailed in the SPD Scotland Module

    Minimum: As detailed in the SPD Scotland Module
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · 9-12 months prior to contract end date including any extensions used.
First published
19 Mar 2021, 10:24 GMT
Last source update
11 Jul 2022, 11:57 BST
Authority reference
2020.21.046
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-018891
Classification (CPV)
Building construction workFacilities management servicesFire suppression systemRefuse and waste related servicesRepair and maintenance of plantRepair and maintenance services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM75)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d4f Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

In order to ensure the highest standard of service quality the Library requires the Supplier to take a positive approach to fair work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package that includes the payment of the real living wage to any staff working on Library premises.

The contract will be subject to performance management conditions with regards to KPIs

Performance conditions are documented in the NEC 4 FM Scope.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Library will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point of which information on the decision to award the contract is communicated to tenderers (the standstill notification).An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering , loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Sessions after informing the Library of its intentions.

Publisher note: The SPD module scoring methodology and minimum mandatory requirements is detailed at sections 10 & 11 of the Contract Notice Instruction and Guidance Document. To safequard the effective delivery of the contract , the Library will require any key subcontractors proposed to be used for the delivery of the contract to complete sections A and B of Part II and Part III only of the SPD (S), to self declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion. “Key subcontractors” are those identified as such in the Master Contract List set out at Appendix B of the Instruction and Guidance Document. For the avoidance of doubt, there is no requirement at this stage of the procurement process to complete and submit a separate SPD (S) in relation to any subcontractor who is not a key subcontractor. Contract Award criteria will be made available along with the ITT and Schedules to tender to the successful Bidders. The Library is not bound to accept the lowest price or any tendered submission. Form of Contract - The successful supplier will be required to enter into a formal contract under NEC 4 Facility Management Contract conditions. (SC Ref:699941)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Submission deadline
17 Aug 2021, 10:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
150 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

30 Jun 2021 → 11 Jul 2022 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    30 Jun 2021, 00:00 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    17 Aug 2021, 10:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    25 Oct 2021, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    11 Jul 2022, 11:57 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Jul 2021
  1. Published value updated to £9,500,000
    13 Jul 2021, 12:05 BST
    was £7,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    13 Jul 2021, 12:05 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    13 Jul 2021, 12:05 BST
  4. Deadline published: 17 Aug 2021, 10:00 BST
    13 Jul 2021, 12:05 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    11 Jul 2022, 11:57 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Awarded value £4,500,0002 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 3
Contracts signed 2latest 4 Jul 2022
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Traditional Hard FM Services1 award
Richard Irvin FM LimitedSMESubcontracting: Subcontracting of key named sub contracts£3,500,000 †—Awarded
Lot 2 · Building Fabric, Specialist Services and Minor Work1 award
Richard Irvin FM LimitedSMESubcontracting: Specialist named subcontractors£1,000,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Lot 1 – Traditional Hard FM Services · Richard Irvin FM LimitedSME

    Signed
    4 Jul 2022
    Value
    £3,500,000
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2 – Building Fabric, Specialist Services and Minor Work · Richard Irvin FM LimitedSME

    Signed
    4 Jul 2022
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Traditional Hard FM Services2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad0——
2 · Building Fabric, Specialist Services and Minor Work1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

National Library of Scotland

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawRecreation, culture and religion George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1EWContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body EdinburghContact phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.