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PS-21-108 - Provision of a Passivhaus Certifier - Doon Valley Community Campus Project (PRJ0012783)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by East Ayrshire Council involved the provision of Passivhaus Certifier services for the Doon Valley Community Campus Project. This contract, classified under general public services, aimed to ensure the project met the accreditation requirements of the Passive House Institute. Located in Kilmarnock, UKM93, the procurement process was managed through an open procedure. The tender commenced on the 8th of October 2021 with an open bidding process that allowed electronic submissions until the same date, ensuring a competitive and transparent selection of vendors in the service industry category. Key dates in this process included an award period starting on 8th October 2021, and the contract was officially signed on 21st December 2021 for a total value of 59,959 GBP, secured by the supplier, WARM: Low Energy Building Practice.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for firms specialising in energy-efficient building certifications and related consultancy services. Companies that are internationally accredited by the Passive House Institute and possess strong financial standings are well-suited to such competitive tenders. Opportunities like these enable such enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in substantial projects that offer both exposure and experience in sustainable construction practices. The criteria for participating in projects of this scale often require specialised certifications and skill sets, providing a platform for businesses with niche expertise in environmentally sustainable infrastructure to establish themselves more prominently in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

PS-21-108 - Provision of a Passivhaus Certifier - Doon Valley Community Campus Project (PRJ0012783)

Notice Description

Provision of Passivhaus Certifier services in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Passive House Institute (PHI) for the Doon Valley Community Campus project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Passivhaus Certifier services in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Passive House Institute (PHI) for the Doon Valley Community Campus project on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000668157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531368
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,959 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 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
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576183

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARM: LOW ENERGY BUILDING PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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