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title: "Appointment of subcontractor for ALCHEMAI project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e03"
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# Appointment of subcontractor for ALCHEMAI project

Buyer: EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e03

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## Summary

Edinburgh Napier University has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a subcontractor for the ALCHEMAI project, classified under Building Consultancy Services (CPV code 71315200). The procurement involved a limited method, where no prior call for competition was made due to specific regulatory provisions and the nature of the contract, which is directly subsidised by the contracting authority. The awarded contract, signed on 6th June 2024, is valued at £174,884, with Beattie Consult and Build selected as the subcontractor. The project, primarily located in the UKM8 region, encompasses historical data analysis, weather assessment, building record examination, and fabric-first design principles to propose retrofit solutions for various building types.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy, especially those with expertise in low carbon data analysis and the implementation of retrofit solutions. It is particularly suitable for SMEs like Beattie Consult and Build, which successfully secured the contract. Companies engaged in environmental consulting, energy efficiency, and sustainability can leverage such projects to showcase their capabilities, expand their portfolios, and enhance their market presence. The continuous delivery of expert advice throughout the project provides an avenue for sustained business growth and strategic partnerships in the realm of building conservation and retrofit innovations.

## Notice

Appointment of project consortium member as subcontractor for the ALCHEMAI project

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of subcontractor for the data collection phase using historical data, weather, building records and fabric first design principles. Specialist Consultant appointed to support the delivery of externally funded project. Main role is to undertake analysis of the buildings and data captured in order to present a strategy of potential retrofit solutions, their impact and the costs associated with implementation. Continued expert advice will be delivered through out the duration of the project. The analysis and suite of options will feed into the tool being developed to enable options to be generated and continual learning to take place, providing an understanding what retrofit solutions work best on different building types.

### Procurement Information

A service contract which is subsidised directly by the contracting authority in accordance with regulation 14(b) of the public contracts (Scotland) regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028224-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £174,884 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 4BN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEATTIE CONSULT AND BUILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028224-2024
- 6 Jun 2024 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017612-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.napier.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768371
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00340

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