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Development of Outline Business Cases (OBC) for Paisley Central and Paisley North (AMIDS Extension) potential district heating networks

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement stage for the development of Outline Business Cases (OBC) for two identified district heating networks in Paisley, Scotland. The contract, titled "Development of Outline Business Cases for Paisley Central and Paisley North (AMIDS Extension) potential district heating networks," falls under the public services industry category and was conducted using an open procedure. This contract was awarded on 23 December 2024, with Renfrewshire Council acting as the buyer. The project includes a comprehensive assessment of the viability of these district heating projects in the UKM83 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in district heating and energy services to contribute to large-scale public infrastructure projects. Buro Happold Ltd, a large enterprise, has secured the contract, and they plan to subcontract part of the work, which involves financial modelling and cost consultancy services. This provides opportunities for smaller firms to collaborate and contribute their expertise to the project. Overall, companies with capabilities in energy efficiency, engineering consultancy, and public sector project management would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, driving business growth through substantial public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Development of Outline Business Cases (OBC) for Paisley Central and Paisley North (AMIDS Extension) potential district heating networks

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council (the Council) are seeking to enter into a contract with an experienced supplier to develop the Outline Business Cases for two identified heat network opportunities, to fully assess the viability of the proposed projects individually: - a potential Paisley Central district heating network and - the potential extension to the existing AMIDS district heating network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tender Procedure was conducted as a mini competition in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CCS demand management and renewables framework (RM3614), Lot 4.1. The NEC3 PSSC with Standard Boilerplate Amendments and Renfrewshire Council's Z additional and amended clauses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787357
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521521
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,937 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.davison@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURO HAPPOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521521
    Development of Outline Business Cases (OBC) for Paisley Central and Paisley North (AMIDS Extension) potential district heating networks - Renfrewshire Council (the Council) are seeking to enter into a contract with an experienced supplier to develop the Outline Business Cases for two identified heat network opportunities, to fully assess the viability of the proposed projects individually: - a potential Paisley Central district heating network and - the potential extension to the existing AMIDS district heating network.

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