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Energy Centre Operator - Queens Quay District Heating Network

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2018 at 00:00

Tender

03 Aug 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Dunbartonshire Council, seeking an Energy Centre Operator for the Queens Quay District Heating Network in Clydebank. The tender is currently active and has a total value of £14 million. This procurement process employs a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with a tender closing date set for 6 September 2017. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically through the specified platform.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in energy services, particularly those with experience in district heating networks and the installation of water source heat pumps. Companies with a strong track record in managing large-scale energy operations and those capable of demonstrating compliance with essential technical, health, safety, and environmental management standards will be strong candidates. Additionally, businesses focused on community benefits and training opportunities within the construction sector may find an advantageous position in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Energy Centre Operator - Queens Quay District Heating Network

Notice Description

Design, install, operate and maintain generation and associated equipment to provide heat and cooling within the Queens Quay development and connected neighbouring buildings, including the installation and operation of water source heat pumps on a sufficient scale to optimise the economic performance of the district heating network

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design, install, operate and maintain generation and associated equipment to provide heat and cooling within the Queens Quay development and connected neighbouring buildings, including the installation and operation of water source heat pumps on a sufficient scale to optimise the economic performance of the district heating network. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Initial contract for 13 years with option to extend for 7 years. Thereafter a procurement is envisaged to identify an energy centre operator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000505815
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324660
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

42511100 - Heat-exchange units

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is envisaged a procurement will be run to identify an energy centre operator at the end of the initial 13years or if extended for 7 years will be in 20years time.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 3PU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291629
    Energy Centre Operator - Queens Quay District Heating Network - Design, install, operate and maintain generation and associated equipment to provide heat and cooling within the Queens Quay development and connected neighbouring buildings, including the installation and operation of water source heat pumps on a sufficient scale to optimise the economic performance of the district heating network
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324660
    Energy Centre Operator - Queens Quay District Heating Network - Design, install, operate and maintain generation and associated equipment to provide heat and cooling within the Queens Quay development and connected neighbouring buildings, including the installation and operation of water source heat pumps on a sufficient scale to optimise the economic performance of the district heating network

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