The National Archives

The National
Archives

Project

Repository '0' and Third- Party Digitisation Area Refurbishment

Value

£770,000

Brief Scope

REPOSITORY O

This entailed the complete strip out of the existing space including the removal of all M & E services. Upgraded services were then installed including a new distribution board, isolator, and fire alarm system.

We then reconfigured the space to suit the new layout including the formation of a larger entrance lobby and redecoration throughout.

Works included, demolition, decorations, joinery, mechanical and electrical including undertaking validations.

THIRD PARTY DIGITISATION AREA

This also entailed the complete strip out of the existing space including the removal of all M & E services and blockwork. Reconfiguration of the space to suit the revised layout and adaption of the existing BMS system to suit the new M & E services.

We installed a new raised floor, skirtings, and redecorations throughout including a blackout film to all widows in the third-party digitisation suite.

Liaison with TNA and their incumbent contractors was key to delivery. All demolition works, services isolations and reconnections were undertaken out of hours to minimise any impact on the daily operations of the archives and the public reading rooms.