Heat Network Operations Contract

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    "date": "2024-12-11T09:51:35Z",
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    "description": "Please see the attached Project Brief for more information (SC Ref:785490)",
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        "title": "Heat Network Operations Contract",
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            "description": "Energy-management services"
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        "description": "This tender is for the Operation & Maintenance duties associated with a new district heating network being established in Torry, Aberdeen. There will also be a requirement for the successful contractor to undertake (or arrange and manage the undertaking of) some upgrading and additional infrastructure works in relation to expansion of the physical district heating system as the network grows as well as the potential to deliver Metering & Billing services.",
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                "description": "ACC are looking to appoint a 3rd party to manage a new district heating system currently being implemented. As well as the operational aspects - including maintenance of the network - the successful candidate will be expected to work with ACC to promote the network, manage it's expansion throughout the life of the contract and undertake some upgrading and additional infrastructure works to the network itself. There may also be a requirement for the successful candidate to deliver some or all aspects of metering and billing etc",
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                    "durationInDays": 1800
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                    "description": "There may be a requirement to make additional Works purchases from the successful contract to support the upgrading, growth and expansion of the network as it develops. There may also be a requirement to make additional Service purchases as per the attached project brief. These may be made by separate awards or by way of contract variations - whichever is deemed appropriate at the time."
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                    "description": "Torry, Aberdeen"
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                    "description": "As per 4B.1 within the SPD - Bidders are to provide their turnover figure for each of the past 5 years. As per 4B.5.1 & 5.2 Bidders are required to confirm their commitment, and ability, to obtain the necessary levels of insurance, should they be successful in being awarded this contract.",
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                    "description": "As per 4C.1.2 within the SPD - Bidders must provide 3 examples, from within the last 3 years to demonstrate the following: - The management and operation of communal / district heating systems including provision of customer contact and customer care. - The provision of planned maintenance and reactive repair services to communal / district heating energy centres including call-outs and emergency cover. - The supply and operation of energy meter data collection systems, customer billing and account management. - The arrangements for management of services and works, including any significant sub-contract or partnership arrangements. - Activities undertaken to engage with potential customers and promote the uptake of district heating or similar services. - Processes and activities to assure the health and safety of staff public and customers and minimising environmental impacts in the delivery of the services and works described above. - Undertaking or managing design, installation and commissioning of upgraded and additional district heating infrastructure to or within occupied domestic buildings including in-building distribution pipework, domestic HIUs and meters. As per 4C.4 Bidders must provide details of processes for evaluating and selecting sub-contractors and suppliers and quality assurance of sub-contracted works. As per 4C.6 Bidders should answer by providing Details of their qualifications and accreditations for carrying out the works described in the contract notice including but not limited to: - Training, qualifications in the maintenance and operation of energy centre plant and equipment and district heating systems including heat interfaces - Health and safety and risk assessment qualifications and training - Customer care / customer account management accreditations and training - Installation and commissioning of customer heat interfaces, heat meters, meter data collection systems. - Management of maintenance / repair / installation works to occupied premises Relevant copies of certificates, accreditation statements may be attached as separate documents. ACC may check accreditation / approval status with the relevant bodies where it is relevant to the procurement. As per 4C.7 Bidders are to provide details of environmental management systems, accreditations and processes to be used for these works. As per 4C.10 Bidders are to provide details of the percentage of the work to be subcontracted. Where significant (>20% price elements are to be sub-contracted, if possible, identify sub-contractors that are likely to be use, why selected and summarise your experience of working with them on previous similar contracts.",
                    "minimum": "As per 4C1.2 this information will be scored as follows as part of the selection criteria for the next stage: Operation and Maintenance Services (30%) Metering, Billing and Customer Account Management (30%) Customer engagement (20%) Health, Safety & Environment (10%) Installation / upgrade works (10%) Scores will be allocated as per the scoring matrix within the SPD guidance doc. As per 4C.4, 4C.6, 4C.7 & 4C.10 responses will be deemed a Pass where the Bidder has provided details relevant to the subject matter of the contract.",
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            "performanceTerms": "The contractual conditions are based on Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management (HNIP) contract templates that are publicly available, amended to suit the specifics of the proposed project. Optional works packages shall be subject to a suitable standard form construction contract with employer amendments."
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            "name": "Aberdeen City Council",
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                "region": "UKM50",
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