Planning

Request for Information - Energy Supply Contract to fund (part or full) Energy Centre

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Planning

20 Aug 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Energy Supply Contract, aimed at funding a potential energy centre within its Edinburgh site. This planned procurement notice seeks to gauge supplier interest in providing heating and power through a heat and power supply agreement. Key dates include the submission deadline for expressions of interest, which is set for noon on 24 September 2018. The estimated peak heat load required ranges from 3,000 to 3,900 kW, with an annual heating consumption projected between 7,350,000 kWh and 9,060,000 kWh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy solutions, particularly those offering environmentally sustainable technologies and services. Companies that design, construct, or manage energy centres, as well as those providing heating supply systems, would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Engaging early in this process can help potential suppliers position themselves effectively for competitive bidding, ultimately contributing to their growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Energy Supply Contract to fund (part or full) Energy Centre

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh would like to seek interest in a potential Energy Supply Contract to fund (part or full) energy centre plant and supply the gardens with the resulting heat and power generated via a heat and power supply agreement. The energy centre will be located within the Botanic Gardens site in Edinburgh with the building shell constructed by others. The contract will have options to serve part or all of the site with an estimated peak heat load from 3,000 to 3,900 kW and an annual estimated heating consumption of 7,350,000 kWh to 9,060,000 kWh. The peak electrical base load is estimated from 260kW to 440kW.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh would like to seek interest in a potential Energy Supply Contract to fund (part or full) energy centre plant and supply the gardens with the resulting heat and power generated via a heat and power supply agreement. The energy centre will be located within the Botanic Gardens site in Edinburgh with the building shell constructed by others. The contract will have options to serve part or all of the site with an estimated peak heat load from 3,000 to 3,900 kW and an annual estimated heating consumption of 7,350,000 kWh to 9,060,000 kWh. The peak electrical base load is estimated from 260kW to 440kW.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000553744
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328553
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 2019Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Graham Halliday
Contact Email
graham.halliday@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442739

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
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
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328553
    Request for Information - Energy Supply Contract to fund (part or full) Energy Centre - The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh would like to seek interest in a potential Energy Supply Contract to fund (part or full) energy centre plant and supply the gardens with the resulting heat and power generated via a heat and power supply agreement. The energy centre will be located within the Botanic Gardens site in Edinburgh with the building shell constructed by others. The contract will have options to serve part or all of the site with an estimated peak heat load from 3,000 to 3,900 kW and an annual estimated heating consumption of 7,350,000 kWh to 9,060,000 kWh. The peak electrical base load is estimated from 260kW to 440kW.

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