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title: "Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a347"
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# Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a347

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) for Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics. This contract, valued at £1,546,367, spans two years with an option to extend for an additional three years. The procurement falls under the category of software consultancy services and the location of delivery is Edinburgh (region UKM75). The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the absence of competing suppliers able to meet the University’s technical requirements. The contract was signed on 26 September 2024. 

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced software and energy performance analytics. Firms that offer integrated approaches to building systems data collection, performance analytics, BMS diagnostics, and dynamic simulation modelling are particularly well-suited for this project. The contract’s focus on creating a ‘digital twin’ and integrating various digital models with existing programmes also suggests that businesses with capabilities in bespoke software and data integration would be highly competitive. This procurement underscores the demand for specialised technical expertise and innovative solutions in both the education and software consultancy sectors.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The University of Edinburgh is intending to enter into a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES). The contract will be for two years with an option to extend a further three years in total.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following extensive research, it was deemed that IES are the only supplier currently in the market with the range of software, modelling tools and technical expertise able to provide the University an integrated approach to advanced building systems data collection, performance analytics, Building Management System (BMS) diagnostics, and dynamic simulation modelling. The University has a specific requirement to utilise a wide range of digital models (building compliance, EPBD, dynamic simulation models) which can be calibrated with our operational data sets (BMS, utility metering, and space utilization) and integrated with existing building performance analytics programmes, and effectively integrated into an enterprise level 'digital twin'. This does not preclude the use of other bespoke software or services. Additional information: The University intends to award a two year contract with the option to extend by a further three years in total. The forecast contract value is for five years and includes the three annual extensions.

### Procurement Information

The University believes IES to be the sole economic operator capable of fulfilling all of the University's technical requirement. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033967-2024 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 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 | £1,546,367 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033967-2024
- 26 Sep 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030855-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778990
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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