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title: "Design and Build contractor for Heat Network, Torry, Aberdeen V3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029935"
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buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-08"
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# Design and Build contractor for Heat Network, Torry, Aberdeen V3

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029935

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Aberdeen City Council for the "Design and Build contractor for Heat Network, Torry, Aberdeen V3". This project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on district-heating mains construction work. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted electronically until 23rd March 2021. The deadline for potential bidders to submit their interest is critical, as evaluations will follow, focusing on ensuring that candidates are technically capable and economically viable for the project's requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialised in district heating systems, construction, and renewable energy infrastructure. Businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise, innovative solutions for carbon reduction, and an understanding of community benefits will be well-suited to compete. The project also opens avenues for job creation and training, which may attract firms looking to enhance their social responsibility credentials while capitalising on public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Torry Heat Network project is a new district heating network for the Torry area of Aberdeen. The primary heat supply for the new heat network will be the NESS Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility being developed as a joint project by Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils. The EfW is being developed as an entirely separate project, and is not within the scope of this tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator, for the design and build of a district heating network for the Torry area of Aberdeen. The Torry Heat Network project is a new district heating network for the Torry area of Aberdeen. The primary heat supply for the new heat network will be the NESS Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility being developed as a joint project by Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils. The EfW, which is being developed as an entirely separate project, and is not part of the scope of this tender. The main drivers for the project are: * Alleviation of fuel poverty - much of the proposed heat network area is identified by the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) as falling within the 20% most deprived communities in Scotland. * To deliver significant carbon savings to support Scottish and UK government targets * To support the EfW project in achieving its targets for the proportion of useful heat delivered and thus demonstrate compliance with its SEPA licencing conditions. Please refer to the attached Project Brief for full information.

Renewal: Additional phases of this development may be required, dependent upon available funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004548-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004548-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:560453-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=645954
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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