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Planning

17 Jul 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is planning a tender process for the "West Central Bio-Resource" project, involving the construction of a new bioresource processing facility in the central belt of Scotland. The project aims to process 85,000 tonnes per annum and produce a class A bioresource product for recycling to agricultural land. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a scheduled construction site start date in April 2027. The estimated value of the project is between £185-285 million GBP.

This tender opportunity by Scottish Water presents a chance for contractors experienced in delivering and commissioning AAD plants to participate in a significant construction project. Suitable businesses would need to have the financial capacity to support the anticipated contract value and be proficient in Integrated Design then Build delivery models. The procurement process will involve a two-stage tendering model under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, providing potential for growth and collaboration for businesses in the construction and bioresource industries.

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Notice Title

West Central Bio-Resource

Notice Description

In accordance with its bioresource strategy, Scottish Water (SW) is developing a project to create a new major bioresource processing facility (utilising thermal hydrolysis Advanced Anaerobic Digestion (AAD) technology - Cambi) to process circa 85,000 tonnes dry solids (tds) Per Annum at a location in the central belt of Scotland. The new asset will produce a class A bioresource product suitable for recycling to agricultural land, maximise energy recovery and reduce the energy usage, carbon footprint and operating costs of bioresource treatment. SW is currently working on the design for this project with framework consultants and engaging with the AAD technology provider Cambi to assist in the design. SW is seeking to appoint Contractors with experience of delivering and commissioning AAD plants. The planned construction site start date is April 2027. The estimated value is in the range of PS185,000,000 to PS285,000,000 GBP (based on 2024 prices). Determining the most cost-effective design is a key aspect of the project. Scottish Water will consider Consortium, Joint Venture and other arrangements, in relation to this opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SW is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced economic operator(s) to act as a Delivery Partner(s) (Construction) to implement the AAD project described in section II.1.4. Contractors must have experience in the delivery and commissioning of similar projects to be considered for this opportunity. Applicants will be expected to be of sufficient financial and economic standing to support the anticipated contract value. All applicants must complete the financial questions that will be detailed within the pre-qualification questionnaire and tender documents that will be issued in the future. Financial standing relevant to the anticipated contract value will be determined by Scottish Water based on the response to the pre-qualification questionnaire and any further financial checks deemed necessary. The Delivery Model will be Integrated Design then Build incorporating Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). The target construction start date is April 2027 SW's will use a two-stage tendering model: Stage 1: SW may appoint up to 3 Contractors to assist in the ECI stage. This will require contractors to work collaboratively with the Design Consultant, the designated technology provider and Scottish Water to progress the design and consider buildability and commissioning aspects of the proposals. Stage 2: Once the design is at Gate 80/90 and finalised the Contractor(s) will provide a price for the build and commissioning stage. The procurement will be conducted under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022032-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2024Expired
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
Scottish Water
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Further Information

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