Award

Heat Network Operations Contract

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

20 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is seeking to procure a contractor for the "Heat Network Operations Contract" within the General Public Services industry. This contract involves the operation and maintenance of a new district heating network in Torry, Aberdeen, with additional responsibilities that include upgrading and expanding the network and potentially delivering metering and billing services. The procurement follows a competitive procedure with negotiation and falls under the services category. The initial tender period had an end date of 20 August 2021, with the entire procurement being selectively managed. The procurement project has also been covered by the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) and follows CELEX legal guidelines.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in energy systems operation, maintenance, and expansion. The tender requires a contractor that can manage complex infrastructure projects, implying that companies with extensive experience in communal and district heating systems, customer care, and meter data collection systems will be well-suited. The contract provides not only the operational and maintenance opportunities but also possible additional works and services during the contract term, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in utility management and infrastructure services. The contractor selection emphasises technical expertise, economic stability, and customer care capabilities, ensuring a high standard of work and operations. This contract has renewal options and potential additional works, providing long-term engagement opportunities for the right business.

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Notice Title

Heat Network Operations Contract

Notice Description

This tender is for the Operation & Maintenance duties associated with a new district heating network being established in Torry, Aberdeen. There will also be a requirement for the successful contractor to undertake (or arrange and manage the undertaking of) some upgrading and additional infrastructure works in relation to expansion of the physical district heating system as the network grows as well as the potential to deliver Metering & Billing services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ACC are looking to appoint a 3rd party to manage a new district heating system currently being implemented. As well as the operational aspects - including maintenance of the network - the successful candidate will be expected to work with ACC to promote the network, manage it's expansion throughout the life of the contract and undertake some upgrading and additional infrastructure works to the network itself. There may also be a requirement for the successful candidate to deliver some or all aspects of metering and billing etc

Options: There may be a requirement to make additional Works purchases from the successful contract to support the upgrading, growth and expansion of the network as it develops. There may also be a requirement to make additional Service purchases as per the attached project brief. These may be made by separate awards or by way of contract variations - whichever is deemed appropriate at the time.

Renewal: There will be the option to extend any resultant contract by up to a further 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660852
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520001
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09323000 - District heating

38551000 - Energy meters

44161000 - Pipelines

44163121 - Heating pipes

45231100 - General construction work for pipelines

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45232141 - Heating works

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

48444100 - Billing system

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract is for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to a further 5 years so publication of a similar requirement may be in c. 9 years time.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539209, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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