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title: "Building Energy Management System Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04af8a"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Building Energy Management System Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04af8a

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking a procurement process titled "Building Energy Management System Upgrade," classified under Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy. This initiative involves upgrading the existing building energy management software system at the University, located in the UKM75 region (Edinburgh). The procurement method used is limited, with a direct award to Schneider Electric as there was no prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract, valued at £10,000,000, was signed on 14 October 2024. The need for the upgrade arises from the obsolescence of the current system and the specific technical capabilities of Schneider Electric, the original equipment manufacturer.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the energy management sector, particularly those with expertise in software systems for building energy management. The project, awarded to Schneider Electric, underscores the importance of technical expertise and specialized knowledge in the field. Companies focusing on energy management solutions, system upgrades, and technical maintenance for educational institutions stand to benefit from similar projects. This contract highlights the potential for substantial business growth through targeted, high-value upgrade projects in technologically specialized areas within the public sector.

## Notice

Upgrade to existing building energy management system software.

### Procurement Information

The University's current Sigma system is now obsolete, requiring upgrade and replacement to Schneider's EcoStruxure system. The University's current infrastructure allows upgrade to Ecostruxure. Schneider are the Original Equipment Manufacturer for both Sigma and EcoStruxure infrastructure, with Schneider being the only supplier to have the expertise to both decommission the current system and upgrade to the new system, translating current configuration to the new system. All existing humidity and temperature sensors at UoE have been provided by Schneider, including controls infrastructure. The University requires to use Schneider's system to avoid potential quality and accuracy issues for a business-critical area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033910-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 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 | £10,000,000 |

## 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 | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC |

## 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
- 71314200 - Energy-management services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033910-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780978
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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