--- title: "Heat Supply Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a5b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a5b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a5b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a5b7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-04-13" --- # Heat Supply Agreement Buyer: QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a5b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a5b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a5b7.json) ## Summary Queen Margaret University is planning a tender titled "Heat Supply Agreement," which falls under the energy and related services category. This procurement process, set to commence on 16 June 2021, involves the operation and maintenance of a biomass energy centre at the QMU campus in Musselburgh, UK. The tender is aimed at securing a supplier for a contract valued at £1.5 million, with a duration of 2 to 4 years, preceding the connection to the Millerhill Waste from Heat district heating network. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with additional notices expected to be released by 17 May 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management, maintenance of biomass facilities, and supply of biomass fuel. Companies that possess experience in operating and optimising energy centres, along with necessary insurance and technical qualifications, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. The planned maintenance and operational responsibilities outline a need for suppliers with a solid track record in biomass energy and district heating systems, making this an attractive contract for those in the energy services industry seeking to enhance their portfolio. ## Notice QMU requires a supplier to operate and maintain its biomass energy centre including the supply of biomass fuel for a minimum period of 2 years and a maximum period of 4 years prior to its connection to the Millerhill Waste from Heat district heat network. The supplier who must be able to maintain the primary equipment of a Kohlbach K8-1500 biomass boiler and two ICI Caldaie 2.4 MW REX Boilers and also ancillary equipment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The QMU campus is currently heated through a district heating network (DHN) supplied by heat from a centralised energy centre. This contains a 1.5MW biomass boiler as the primary heat source and two back-up gas boilers. The energy centre and DHN system were installed and been operational since 2011. The contract is to operate, maintain the QMU energy centre and ensure the provision of heat (in the form of hot water) from the energy centre to the target PHX within the campus buildings. The contract will comprise of the following key elements: - Operation and optimisation of the plant within the energy centre, including but not limited to the Kohlbach K8 biomass boiler system, backup gas boilers, distribution pumps, pressurisation system and control systems - Provision of heat from the energy centre to met the operational demands of the campus, maintaining or exceeding the minimum Heat Provision Ratio. This is currently equated to biomass energy supplying of a minimum of 80% per annum (as measured at the energy centre heat meter). - Planned and reactive maintenance for the energy centre plant, to include all annual and intermediary service arrangements . This will include the need to attend site and undertake reactive maintenance within an agreed target response time (related to the category of alarm) - Supply biomass fuel to the biomass boilers. Fuel quality and standard to be maintained to meet the performance requirements of the biomass system and to keep compliant with local emissions regulations The client will provide water and electricity free issue, and will provide and maintain the structure of the energy centre. Gas will be metered and provided at a cost basis to the supplier. The cost for the contract will be split into two elements: - Combined p/kWh rate for heat metered leaving the Energy Centre (pro rata based on energy used) - Annual maintenance charge for the service and operation of the energy centre (fixed annual price) Additional information: The intention of QMU is to connect to the Millerhill Waste From Heat plant within a 2-4 year time frame. This district heat network is operated by Midlothian Energy Limited (a joint venture between Midlothian Council and Vattenfall Heat UK Ltd) as per contract award notice (Ref: NOV399732) and contract notice (Ref: JUN356897). Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each are allowed for under the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007750-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | 16 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MUSSELBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH21 6UU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Musselburgh | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09323000 - District heating - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314200 - Energy-management services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2021 at 15:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007750-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.qmu.ac.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=644272 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00364 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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