Tender

Design and Build contractor for Heat Network, Torry, Aberdeen V3

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Mar 2021 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Aberdeen City Council for the "Design and Build contractor for Heat Network, Torry, Aberdeen V3". This project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on district-heating mains construction work. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted electronically until 23rd March 2021. The deadline for potential bidders to submit their interest is critical, as evaluations will follow, focusing on ensuring that candidates are technically capable and economically viable for the project's requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialised in district heating systems, construction, and renewable energy infrastructure. Businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise, innovative solutions for carbon reduction, and an understanding of community benefits will be well-suited to compete. The project also opens avenues for job creation and training, which may attract firms looking to enhance their social responsibility credentials while capitalising on public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Design and Build contractor for Heat Network, Torry, Aberdeen V3

Notice Description

The Torry Heat Network project is a new district heating network for the Torry area of Aberdeen. The primary heat supply for the new heat network will be the NESS Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility being developed as a joint project by Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils. The EfW is being developed as an entirely separate project, and is not within the scope of this tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator, for the design and build of a district heating network for the Torry area of Aberdeen. The Torry Heat Network project is a new district heating network for the Torry area of Aberdeen. The primary heat supply for the new heat network will be the NESS Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility being developed as a joint project by Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils. The EfW, which is being developed as an entirely separate project, and is not part of the scope of this tender. The main drivers for the project are: * Alleviation of fuel poverty - much of the proposed heat network area is identified by the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) as falling within the 20% most deprived communities in Scotland. * To deliver significant carbon savings to support Scottish and UK government targets * To support the EfW project in achieving its targets for the proportion of useful heat delivered and thus demonstrate compliance with its SEPA licencing conditions. Please refer to the attached Project Brief for full information.

Renewal: Additional phases of this development may be required, dependent upon available funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029935
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004548-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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