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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Communal Ground Source Heat Pump solution for Gallowhill Multi Storey" project in Paisley, Renfrewshire. This falls under the industry category of general public services and was handled by the local authority. The procurement involved replacing gas combi boilers with a ground loop source heat pump solution across 180 flats and common areas in two multi-storey blocks. The procurement stage was completed by 30th June 2026, following an award made on the 20th of May 2025. The procurement method employed was limited, specifically through a mini-competition under the Scotland Excel Framework for Energy Efficiency Contractors, Lot 3.4. The awarded contract is active, valued at £5,146,851.12 GBP, and the supplier for this contract is Kensa Contracting Limited.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency solutions, particularly those with expertise in heat pump technologies. Large-scale businesses that can manage complex installations and comply with the high standards required by local authorities are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The project aligns with the growing trend towards sustainable energy solutions, opening opportunities for businesses to expand within the framework of public sector sustainability initiatives. Companies with capabilities to work under frameworks like Scotland Excel and that can navigate limited procurement procedures effectively will find this segment promising for growth.

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Notice Title

Communal Ground Source Heat Pump solution for Gallowhill Multi Storey

Notice Description

The objective of the Contract is to replace the Gas Combi Boilers in 180 flats and common spaces within the two multi storey blocks in Gallowhill; Gallowhill and Glencairn Court (all Paisley) with a shared ground loop source heat pump heating solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was carried out as a Mini Competition using the Scotland Excel Framework Agreement for Energy Efficiency Contractors Reference 1320 - Lot 3 - Sub Lot 3.4 Ground Source Heat Pumps.

Procurement Information

This was a Mini Competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836063
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559071
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,146,851 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20251 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KENSA CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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