Tender

SOL - Solihull Town Centre Low Carbon Energy Network

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL

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10 Feb 2021 at 14:45

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04 Feb 2021 at 22:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull is seeking a contractor to design, build, operate, and maintain a low carbon energy network in Solihull Town Centre. This procurement, titled "SOL - Solihull Town Centre Low Carbon Energy Network," falls under the "Other services" category within the services sector. The main activities will provide heat and electricity to the Council and various public and private customers, with initial phase funding sourced from public sector avenues. This tender process is currently in the active stage, and submissions are open until 9 March 2021, with an estimated contract value of £80 million. The project will be executed over multiple phases, with Phase 1 resulting in an anticipated annual heat supply of 14 gigawatt hours and electricity supply of 6.1 gigawatt hours.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and energy sectors, particularly those specialising in low carbon technologies, district heating, metering, and billing systems. Companies with experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and those capable of establishing connections with various public sector entities in Solihull will be especially well-suited for this procurement. Competitive dialogue is the selected procurement method, indicating a preference for detailed discussions with bidders to ensure optimal solutions are reached, thereby creating avenues for collaboration and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

SOL - Solihull Town Centre Low Carbon Energy Network

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a contractor to design, build, operate (including metering and billing) and maintain a low carbon energy network in Solihull town centre for the supply of heat and electricity to both the Council and a number of public and private sector customers. The scheme will be delivered in a number of phases. Phase 1 is for the town centre low carbon energy network, which has a delivered heat supply of 14 gigawatt hours and 6.1 gigawatt hours of electricity per annum . It is anticipated that Phase 2 and future new masterplan developments will have a total estimated heat supply of 50 gigawatt hours and 6.6 gigawatt hours of electricity per annum . Funding for Phase 1 of the project will be provided through a mixture of public sector funding sources. Other sources of funding including funding or investment by the appointed contractor may be utilised for further phases of the project at the discretion of the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to procure a contractor to design, build, operate (including metering and billing) and maintain a low carbon energy network in Solihull town centre for the supply of heat and electricity to both the Council and a number of public and private sector customers. Following the selection of the preferred bidder and approval of the Full Business Case the Council will establish a wholly owned special purpose vehicle which enter into and manage the awarded contract and own the network. The scheme will be delivered in a number of phases. Phase 1 is for the town centre low carbon energy network which has a delivered heat supply of 14 gigawatt hours and electricity supply of 6.1 gigawatt hours per annum. It is anticipated that Phase 2 and future new masterplan developments will have a total estimated heat supply of 50 gigawatt hours and 6.6 gigawatt hours of electricity per annum. The contractor shall be responsible for the purchase of any utilities required to operate the low carbon energy network. Funding for Phase 1 of the project will be provided through a mixture of public sector funding sources. Other sources of funding including funding or investment by the appointed contractor may be utilised for further phases of the project at the discretion of the Council. This procurement is undertaken by the Council on behalf of itself, its subsidiaries and affiliates and also the potential customers of the low carbon energy network for the supply of heat and electricity. The customers for Phase 1 of the network include the Council, Alderbrook School (Academy), Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull College and University Centre, Ministry of Justice/Home Office and a number of private sector connections (Phase 1 Customers). The Phase 1 Customers have identified specific energy needs and, in particular, given their technical requirements for low carbon energy and geographical location propose to be part of the project to allow these needs to be met. Customers for future phases of the project are likely to include a mixture of public and private sector entities in the Solihull town centre area and will be subject to further development as the project progresses. Customers may include West Midlands Police, Solihull Hospital, St Alphege Junior School, St Peter's Catholic School, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Council owned homes/flats. The customers will enter into connection and supply agreements with the special purpose vehicle as part of this project. The appointed contractor will be required to maintain and operate the low carbon energy network for a period of 15 years from completion of the energy centre and network works. The works period will immediately precede the commencement the services period. The contract shall include an option for the contract to to be extended by a period of a further 10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02906e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002725-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

38410000 - Metering instruments

45000000 - Construction work

48444100 - Billing system

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65500000 - Meter reading service

71322200 - Pipeline-design services

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1217047800

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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