Scope
Reference
6151840
Description
Libraries NI wishes to redevelop the public library facilities in Enniskillen to better meet customer needs and deliver additional and enhanced services. The proposed new library will replace the existing building, built in 1978 and deemed no longer 'fit for purpose'. The new library will be in the existing location on Halls Lane, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7DR. The new library will seek to provide an energy-efficient, two storey building of c.1600msq which will facilitate independent access and use, comply with all current health and safety and fire regulations, achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' status and offer an open, inviting space which will make best use of its position overlooking the river. The project will include the removal of asbestos, demolition, additional site investigation and site clearance of the existing Enniskillen Library site prior to the full construction works required to deliver the new library facility, this will include but is not limited to mechanical and electrical services, achievement of BREEAM 'Excellent' and external and site development work. A full description of the Works is available in the ItP-Part B.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,300,000 excluding VAT
- £5,160,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 April 2026 to 24 October 2028
- 2 years, 5 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
21 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 70% |
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This is Participation Stage and is to provide the Authority with sufficient information to allow Suppliers to be shortlisted to proceed to the Tender Stage. Suppliers shortlisted from the Participation Stage process may be invited to the Tender Stage.
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Library Authority - Libraries NI
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDM-5737-VCLH
Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn
BT28 1FJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Construction Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: The Authority (Libraries NI) has appointed Construction & Procurement Delivery (CPD) as the CoPE to provide procurement advice and to administer this procurement competition on its behalf as a buyer.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBPX-2845-LQQH
303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast