Planning

Combined Heat & Power - Supply, Install, Commission and Maintain

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Aug 2024 at 00:00

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

Fife Council is currently in the planning stage of a new procurement process entitled "Combined Heat & Power - Supply, Install, Commission and Maintain." This project addresses the energy efficiency sector and involves the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system at the Lochhead Landfill Site Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Glenrothes, UK (region code: UKM72). The existing CHP engine is nearing the end of its operational life, and the council is seeking solutions to replace it. The official procurement notice was published on 22nd August 2024, with anticipated communication and next steps expected to commence on or around 1st October 2024. The estimated value of the contract is £500,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in CHP systems, particularly those with expertise in biogas utilisation and energy solutions for municipal operations. Companies with experience in handling anaerobic digestion plants and providing flexible engine capacities are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could allow businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a significant contract, driving growth and establishing a presence in the public sector energy efficiency market. Prospective suppliers should be prepared to propose innovative solutions that enhance the economic benefits and efficiency of biogas usage for the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Combined Heat & Power - Supply, Install, Commission and Maintain

Notice Description

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Combined Heat & Power (CHP) specialists to Supply, Install, commission and maintain a new CHP system at Lochhead Landfill Site Anaerobic Digestion Plant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential Combined Heat & Power (CHP) specialists to Supply, Install, commission and maintain a new CHP system at Lochhead Landfill Site Anaerobic Digestion Plant. The existing CHP engine is at the end of it's operational life and we are looking to replace it with a new engine. The existing engine is rated at 1100kW and may be oversized for the current gas supply. Alternative capacities / configurations will be considered. The existing CHP engine runs on biogas consisting of approximately 50-60% methane produced from the fermenters in the AD Plant. Gas production varies from approximately 62,000m3 per week in peak summer months to approximately 28,000m3 per week in winter. There is significant variation in daily gas production. The council are looking into means of improving the winter gas production. Prospective suppliers may be asked to propose solutions that maximise the utilisation of the biogas and maximise the economic benefit to the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512653
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45251240 - Landfill-gas electricity generating plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2024Expired
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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pasha Keir
Contact Email
pasha.keir@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451555555

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
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
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

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