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Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics." This contract, valued at £1,546,367, was awarded to Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd. (IES). The procurement falls under the industry category of education services. It focuses on developing advanced building simulation models and integrated energy performance analytics for the University in Edinburgh (region: UKM75). The contract will run for two years, with a possible extension of an additional three years, and was formally signed on 26 September 2024. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the need for highly specialised technical services that only IES could provide.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in energy performance, building management systems, and advanced data analytics. Businesses equipped with robust software and advanced modelling tools will find this kind of project particularly beneficial due to the high demands for technical expertise and integration capabilities. Integrating dynamic simulation models with operational data sets and existing building performance programmes creates an opportunity for companies involved in digital twin technology development and Building Management System diagnostics to showcase their expertise and build long-term relationships with academic institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The University of Edinburgh is intending to enter into a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES). The contract will be for two years with an option to extend a further three years in total.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following extensive research, it was deemed that IES are the only supplier currently in the market with the range of software, modelling tools and technical expertise able to provide the University an integrated approach to advanced building systems data collection, performance analytics, Building Management System (BMS) diagnostics, and dynamic simulation modelling. The University has a specific requirement to utilise a wide range of digital models (building compliance, EPBD, dynamic simulation models) which can be calibrated with our operational data sets (BMS, utility metering, and space utilization) and integrated with existing building performance analytics programmes, and effectively integrated into an enterprise level 'digital twin'. This does not preclude the use of other bespoke software or services.. The University intends to award a two year contract with the option to extend by a further three years in total. The forecast contract value is for five years and includes the three annual extensions.

Procurement Information

The University believes IES to be the sole economic operator capable of fulfilling all of the University's technical requirement. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Following extensive research, it was deemed that IES are the only supplier currently in the market with the range of software, modelling tools and technical expertise able to provide the university an integrated approach to advanced building systems data collection, performance analytics, Building Management System (BMS) diagnostics, and dynamic simulation modelling. The University has a specific requirement to utilise a wide range of digital models (building compliance, EPBD, dynamic simulation models) which can be calibrated with our operational data sets (BMS, utility metering, and space utilization) and integrated with existing building performance analytics programmes, and effectively integrated into an enterprise level 'digital twin'. This does not preclude the use of other bespoke software or services. Segregation of requirement amongst multiple providers would carry a high risk of poor integration of supplier data and make integration of all parts of limited use and benefit to the University, leading to a less cohesive inferior end product and require the re-development of internal systems and processes and new safe data sharing protocols to be established.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778990
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516603
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,546,367 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maria.dick@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515017
    Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The University of Edinburgh is intending to enter into a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES). The contract will be for two years with an option to extend a further three years in total.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516603
    Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The University of Edinburgh is intending to enter into a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES). The contract will be for two years with an option to extend a further three years in total.

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