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Brae District Heating Scheme: Feasibility Study and Concept Design

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Shetland Islands Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Brae District Heating Scheme: Feasibility Study and Concept Design" in the general public services category. The contract, valued at £109,949, commenced on 22 January 2025, and was awarded to COWI UK Ltd. The procurement followed an open procedure, adhering to the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The contract aims to prepare a RIBA Stage 2 feasibility study and outline business case for a district heating scheme in Brae, Shetland Islands, to evaluate the technical and economic viability of progressing a heat network in the region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs with expertise in energy consultancy and district heating systems. Companies involved in sustainable projects and feasibility studies are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement process was inclusive, with all bids, including electronic submissions, invited, making it accessible for capable businesses to participate. The awarded contract signifies a robust commitment to exploring sustainable energy options, opening up further opportunities for firms specialising in green technologies and infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Brae District Heating Scheme: Feasibility Study and Concept Design

Notice Description

The Council has secured a contract for the preparation of a RIBA Stage 2 district heating scheme feasibility study and outline business case (concept design) for Brae, Shetland Islands. These services are required to understand the technical and economic viability, costs and options for next steps and decision making in progressing a heat network in Brae, Shetland Islands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is NEC3 Professional Services Contract. The conditions of the Contract are the core clauses and the clauses for the main option selected, which are detailed further in the Contact Data, all as amended and/or supplemented per the terms of the enclosed Z clauses. The procurement is a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783180
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522387
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

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,949 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graeme MacDonald, Graeme MacDonald - Procurement Manager
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COWI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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