Planning

Heat Supply Agreement

QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY

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Planning

13 Apr 2021 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Queen Margaret University is planning a tender titled "Heat Supply Agreement," which falls under the energy and related services category. This procurement process, set to commence on 16 June 2021, involves the operation and maintenance of a biomass energy centre at the QMU campus in Musselburgh, UK. The tender is aimed at securing a supplier for a contract valued at £1.5 million, with a duration of 2 to 4 years, preceding the connection to the Millerhill Waste from Heat district heating network. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with additional notices expected to be released by 17 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management, maintenance of biomass facilities, and supply of biomass fuel. Companies that possess experience in operating and optimising energy centres, along with necessary insurance and technical qualifications, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. The planned maintenance and operational responsibilities outline a need for suppliers with a solid track record in biomass energy and district heating systems, making this an attractive contract for those in the energy services industry seeking to enhance their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Heat Supply Agreement

Notice Description

QMU requires a supplier to operate and maintain its biomass energy centre including the supply of biomass fuel for a minimum period of 2 years and a maximum period of 4 years prior to its connection to the Millerhill Waste from Heat district heat network. The supplier who must be able to maintain the primary equipment of a Kohlbach K8-1500 biomass boiler and two ICI Caldaie 2.4 MW REX Boilers and also ancillary equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The QMU campus is currently heated through a district heating network (DHN) supplied by heat from a centralised energy centre. This contains a 1.5MW biomass boiler as the primary heat source and two back-up gas boilers. The energy centre and DHN system were installed and been operational since 2011. The contract is to operate, maintain the QMU energy centre and ensure the provision of heat (in the form of hot water) from the energy centre to the target PHX within the campus buildings. The contract will comprise of the following key elements: - Operation and optimisation of the plant within the energy centre, including but not limited to the Kohlbach K8 biomass boiler system, backup gas boilers, distribution pumps, pressurisation system and control systems - Provision of heat from the energy centre to met the operational demands of the campus, maintaining or exceeding the minimum Heat Provision Ratio. This is currently equated to biomass energy supplying of a minimum of 80% per annum (as measured at the energy centre heat meter). - Planned and reactive maintenance for the energy centre plant, to include all annual and intermediary service arrangements . This will include the need to attend site and undertake reactive maintenance within an agreed target response time (related to the category of alarm) - Supply biomass fuel to the biomass boilers. Fuel quality and standard to be maintained to meet the performance requirements of the biomass system and to keep compliant with local emissions regulations The client will provide water and electricity free issue, and will provide and maintain the structure of the energy centre. Gas will be metered and provided at a cost basis to the supplier. The cost for the contract will be split into two elements: - Combined p/kWh rate for heat metered leaving the Energy Centre (pro rata based on energy used) - Annual maintenance charge for the service and operation of the energy centre (fixed annual price) Additional information: The intention of QMU is to connect to the Millerhill Waste From Heat plant within a 2-4 year time frame. This district heat network is operated by Midlothian Energy Limited (a joint venture between Midlothian Council and Vattenfall Heat UK Ltd) as per contract award notice (Ref: NOV399732) and contract notice (Ref: JUN356897).

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each are allowed for under the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a5b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007750-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09323000 - District heating

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
16 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kmurray1@qmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314740000

Buyer Location

Locality
MUSSELBURGH
Postcode
EH21 6UU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Musselburgh
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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