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Estates: Eden Campus BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Expansion

University of St Andrews

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30 Jul 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has concluded a public procurement contract for the "Estates: Eden Campus BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Expansion" project. This contract involves the decommissioning of the existing BESS and the installation and commissioning of an upgraded and expanded system. The procurement falls under the education sector and took place in Guardbridge, UK (region UKM72). The award stage was completed with the contract being signed on 25th July 2024, and the total contract value is GBP 348,921.95. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the disproportionately high technical difficulties that would arise from engaging a new supplier.

This tender represents significant opportunities for companies involved in the provision and installation of energy storage systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The specific nature of the contract—focusing on both decommissioning old systems and installing new, advanced systems—presents a valuable growth opportunity for companies specializing in energy technology solutions. Gridimp Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the room for smaller, specialized firms to secure significant projects in this field. Businesses equipped with expertise in the technical intricacies of BESS could find similar opportunities through targeted procurement processes that favour technical competence and reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Estates: Eden Campus BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Expansion

Notice Description

Decommissioning of existing BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) and installation and commissioning of upgraded and expanded BESS Battery Energy Storage System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Decommissioning of existing BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) and installation and commissioning of upgraded and expanded BESS Battery Energy Storage System.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Procurement Information

The contract is for additional requirements to be undertaken by the original supplier. Award to an alternative supplier a would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance of the BES System that is the subject of this Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773570
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510903
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31422000 - Battery packs

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£348,921 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Gridimp Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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