Planning

Whitehall Boiler System O&M (District Heating System)

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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Planning

20 Apr 2023 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency is planning a public procurement process for the Whitehall Boiler System Operation and Maintenance (District Heating System) contract. The contract falls under the industry category of Electricity and involves a budget of £10,500,000. The procurement stage is at the planning phase with a contract period from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2027. The procurement method will be selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. A market engagement day is scheduled for May 3, 2023, providing an opportunity for businesses to learn more about the contract.

This tender by the Government Property Agency presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in building and facilities management services, particularly those experienced in operating district heating systems and standby power systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The use of a dynamic purchasing system streamlines the procurement process, allowing businesses to register and bid at any time during the system's life, ensuring fair access to public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Whitehall Boiler System O&M (District Heating System)

Notice Description

The tender is for the Whitehall systems O&M, which consist of a district heating system providing heating & hot water, a standby power system and service ducts. District Heating System 4 x fuel fired boilers that provide heating and hot water to stakeholder buildings across Whitehall. The heating system is operated at 145 degC flow temperature and 10 bar pressure, feeding hot water to heat exchangers situated within individual buildings. The system is operational between October and April with end users charged for supply in order to recoup the costs of operation. Each boiler is rated at 5.5MW. Fuel oil consumption per boiler is approximately 1,080 litres/hr / 25,920 litres over a 24 hour period. There are also two summer boilers that provide a GPA Client building with hot water requirements during the summer operational period (May to September). Each boiler is rated at 1.3MW. There are four bulk storage holding tanks for fuel oil at the Whitehall Boiler System. The four tanks have the capability of holding 1,000,000 litres of fuel oil and are filled with HVO. Whitehall Standby Distribution System (WSD) WSD provides standby power to stakeholder buildings. There are four CAT, 2.5MW generators that solely provide standby power to stakeholder buildings across Whitehall. There are a number of service ducts that house distribution pipework for the WBS and cabling associated with operation of the WSDS. The provision of gas and electricity and associated energy services are out of scope. The contract is for an initial 3 year term, with 2 x 1 year extension options. GPA intends to use the CCS RM6264 Facilities Management and Workplace Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as a route to market. Due to the nature of DPS, companies can register to join at any time over the DPS's life. To register for free, follow the instructions in the supplier Facilities Management and Workplace Services section of the CCS Supplier Registration information page https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#buildingcleaningservices By registering for the DPS you will be alerted to and able to bid for work being tendered by UK central government departments, agencies and public bodies, wider public sector organisations and charities. So registering is a worthwhile exercise. An initial market engagement day is scheduled for 14:00 on Wednesday the 3rd of May 2023. This will be followed by subsequent meetings as the process develops. email matt.hyde@gpa.gov.uk to for a invite to the online market engagement session. The market day slide deck along with questions and answers from the day will be available post the 3rd of May 2023. Due to Contracts Finder limits the spec has been substantially reduced, It will be discussed in depth at the market day.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277a6bd9-236f-480e-9335-5f9301dc5bf9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

44163120 - Distance-heating pipes

44163121 - Heating pipes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
Matt Hyde
Contact Email
matt.hyde@gpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07889431990

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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