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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is administering a public procurement process titled "The Design and Build of the Forthside District Heating Network," classified under the works category. This contract, located in Stirling, UK, has reached the award stage as of 6 December 2018. The total value of the awarded contract is £1,639,067.95, with the supplier identified as FES. Initially, the tender period closed on 28 May 2018, following which the contract was signed on 31 August 2018. The scope involves the design and construction of a district heating network intended for sustainable operation in the Forthside area, with prospects for future expansion in line with regional development.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, engineering, and sustainable energy solutions, particularly those with expertise in district heating systems. Companies that can demonstrate a history of similar projects, possess relevant certifications such as ISO compliance, and meet specified financial criteria are encouraged to pursue this opportunity. Notably, the project's community benefits aspect offers additional avenues for engagement, indicating a preference for suppliers who contribute positively to local social and economic growth.

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Notice Title

The Design and Build of the Forthside District Heating Network

Notice Description

Stirling Council is looking to award a contract for the design and build of a district heating network in the Forthside area of Stirling, in accordance with the drawings and specification attached with the notice, to achieve a reliable network with a long life and low maintenance requirements. The district heating network would be owned and operated by Stirling Council with heat provision from an energy centre which is being built at Scottish Water's Stirling Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW). The energy centre will be owned and operated by Scottish Water Horizons. The district heating network will provide heat to a number of identified end users in the Forthside area, with the potential for future expansion of the network in line with the regeneration of the area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council is looking to award a contract for the design and build of a district heating network in the Forthside area of Stirling, in accordance with the drawings and specification attached with the notice to achieve a reliable network with a long life and low maintenance requirements. The district heating network would be owned and operated by Stirling Council with heat provision from an energy centre which is being built at Scottish Water's Stirling Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW). The energy centre will be owned and operated by Scottish Water Horizons. The district heating network will provide heat to a number of identified end users in the Forthside area, with the potential for future expansion of the network in line with the regeneration of the area.

Options: The duration of the design and build element of this contract will be approximately 6 months. The Council reserves the right to take up an option for Operation and Maintenance. The duration of this option would be approximately 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000541754
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339212
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,639,067 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stirling Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2ET
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling West
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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