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Building Energy Management System Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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21 Oct 2024 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a procurement process titled "Building Energy Management System Upgrade," classified under Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy. This initiative involves upgrading the existing building energy management software system at the University, located in the UKM75 region (Edinburgh). The procurement method used is limited, with a direct award to Schneider Electric as there was no prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract, valued at £10,000,000, was signed on 14 October 2024. The need for the upgrade arises from the obsolescence of the current system and the specific technical capabilities of Schneider Electric, the original equipment manufacturer.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the energy management sector, particularly those with expertise in software systems for building energy management. The project, awarded to Schneider Electric, underscores the importance of technical expertise and specialized knowledge in the field. Companies focusing on energy management solutions, system upgrades, and technical maintenance for educational institutions stand to benefit from similar projects. This contract highlights the potential for substantial business growth through targeted, high-value upgrade projects in technologically specialized areas within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Building Energy Management System Upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade to existing building energy management system software.

Procurement Information

The University's current Sigma system is now obsolete, requiring upgrade and replacement to Schneider's EcoStruxure system. The University's current infrastructure allows upgrade to Ecostruxure. Schneider are the Original Equipment Manufacturer for both Sigma and EcoStruxure infrastructure, with Schneider being the only supplier to have the expertise to both decommission the current system and upgrade to the new system, translating current configuration to the new system. All existing humidity and temperature sensors at UoE have been provided by Schneider, including controls infrastructure. The University requires to use Schneider's system to avoid potential quality and accuracy issues for a business-critical area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04af8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033910-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 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
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

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