Port Talbot Library - Design, Supply and Installation of Makerspace Areas (Arts & Crafts and Digital

Port Talbot library is located on the first floor of the Aberafan Shopping centre and is the larger of the two main Central Libraries in Neath Port Talbot.The current library which was originally opened in 1998, was fully refurbished in 2012 when a new improved open plan layout was adopted.The library hosts a number of groups and activities, including many Arts and Crafts sessions, Local History groups and serves many different communities in NPT.Trends and usage of public libraries have changed in recent years and we therefore propose a partial refurbishment of Port Talbot library which will enable us to utilise identifiable areas which are currently underused and will facilitate the provision of a MakerSpace area.Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is looking for a suitably experienced supplier to design, supply and install furniture for a MakerSpace area in Port Talbot Library. Please see the ITT documentation for the full specification of requirements.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121699

If you require independent support or advice in the tendering process, Business Wales provide guidance and advice (free of charge) by wayof:- On-line information- Telephone support- WorkshopsFurther information on how to access this guidance and advice is available by accessing this ITT or by contacting Business Wales on 03000 603000.Suppliers' Instructions 'How to Express Interest in this ITT:1. Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registeredyou will need to up-date them).- Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html- Click the 'Suppliers register here' link.- Complete the ‘Organisation Details’ and ‘User Details’ sections.- Note the username you choose and click 'Save' when complete.- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).- Agree to the terms and conditions and click 'continue'.2. Express an interest in the ITT.- Login to the portal with the username / password.- Click the ITT Open to all Suppliers’ link.- Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_96122).- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.- Click the 'Express Interest' button on the right-hand side of the screen.- This will move the ITT into your 'My ITT pages'. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.)- Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting ‘Buyer Attachments'.3. Responding to the ITT.- You can now choose to 'Respond’ or ‘Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).- You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.- Note the ‘Closing Date’, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.(WA Ref:121699)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:The Community Benefit's response will not be evaluated or scored as part of the tender process, please refer to section 1.8 of the ITT document.