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Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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21 Oct 2024 at 13:34

Award

26 Sep 2024 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) for Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics. This contract, valued at £1,546,367, spans two years with an option to extend for an additional three years. The procurement falls under the category of software consultancy services and the location of delivery is Edinburgh (region UKM75). The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of competing suppliers able to meet the University’s technical requirements. The contract was signed on 26 September 2024.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced software and energy performance analytics. Firms that offer integrated approaches to building systems data collection, performance analytics, BMS diagnostics, and dynamic simulation modelling are particularly well-suited for this project. The contract’s focus on creating a ‘digital twin’ and integrating various digital models with existing programmes also suggests that businesses with capabilities in bespoke software and data integration would be highly competitive. This procurement underscores the demand for specialised technical expertise and innovative solutions in both the education and software consultancy sectors.

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Notice Title

Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The University of Edinburgh is intending to enter into a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES). The contract will be for two years with an option to extend a further three years in total.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following extensive research, it was deemed that IES are the only supplier currently in the market with the range of software, modelling tools and technical expertise able to provide the University an integrated approach to advanced building systems data collection, performance analytics, Building Management System (BMS) diagnostics, and dynamic simulation modelling. The University has a specific requirement to utilise a wide range of digital models (building compliance, EPBD, dynamic simulation models) which can be calibrated with our operational data sets (BMS, utility metering, and space utilization) and integrated with existing building performance analytics programmes, and effectively integrated into an enterprise level 'digital twin'. This does not preclude the use of other bespoke software or services. Additional information: The University intends to award a two year contract with the option to extend by a further three years in total. The forecast contract value is for five years and includes the three annual extensions.

Procurement Information

The University believes IES to be the sole economic operator capable of fulfilling all of the University's technical requirement. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a347
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033967-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,546,367 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maria.dick@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

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