--- title: "The Design and Build of the Forthside District Heating Network" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-12" --- # The Design and Build of the Forthside District Heating Network Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954.json) ## Summary Stirling Council is currently in the tender stage for a significant project titled "The Design and Build of the Forthside District Heating Network". This procurement initiative falls within the public works industry and is located in Stirling, UK. The contract has a total value of £1,500,000 and is facilitated through an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 12th February 2018 at 14:00, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in district heating networks or related infrastructure projects. Companies aiming to participate should be financially robust, with a minimum annual turnover of £3 million, and possess essential capabilities such as valid CSCS certification and relevant experience in delivering similar works. Successful bidders may also have opportunities to engage in community benefit initiatives associated with the project, further contributing to local development and sustainability goals. ## Notice Stirling Council is looking to award a contract for the design and build of a district heating network in the Forthside area of Stirling, in accordance with the drawings and specification attached with the notice to achieve a reliable network with a long life and low maintenance requirements. The district heating network would be owned and operated by Stirling Council with heat provision from an energy centre which is being built at Scottish Water's Stirling Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW). The energy centre will be owned and operated by Scottish Water Horizons. The district heating network will provide heat to a number of identified end users in the Forthside area, with the potential for future expansion of the network in line with the regeneration of the area. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Stirling Council is looking to award a contract for the design and build of a district heating network in the Forthside area of Stirling, in accordance with the drawings and specification attached with the notice to achieve a reliable network with a long life and low maintenance requirements. The district heating network would be owned and operated by Stirling Council with heat provision from an energy centre which is being built at Scottish Water's Stirling Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW). The energy centre will be owned and operated by Scottish Water Horizons. The district heating network will provide heat to a number of identified end users in the Forthside area, with the potential for future expansion of the network in line with the regeneration of the area. Options: The duration of the design and build element of this contract will be approximately 6 months. The Council reserves the right to take up an option for Operation and Maintenance. The duration of this option would be approximately 60 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306283 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2ET | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling West | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## 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 - 12 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306283 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=57 14th February 2018 - Additional Information - Typical Plantroom Schedule Barracks - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=56 13th February 2018 - Additional Inormation - Ice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=55 13th February 2018 - Additional Infromation - Ice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=54 13th February 2018 - Additional Infromation - Forthside - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=53 13th February 2018 - Additional Information - Forthside - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=52 13th February 2018 - Additional Information - Barracks Mark-Ups - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=51 13th February 2018 - Additional Information - Barracks Block F - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=50 13th February 2018 - Additional Information - Barracks Block D - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=49 13th February 2018 - Additional Information - Barracks Block C - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=48 9th February 2018 - Floor Plans - St Modans - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=47 9th February 2018 - Floor Plans - St Modans - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=46 9th February 2018 - Floor Plans - St Modans - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=45 9th February 2018 - Amended Building Connection Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=44 5th February 2018 - Ramboll Energy Centre Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=43 5th February 2018 - Supplier Questions 26th January - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=42 5th February 2018 - Public Utility Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=41 5th February 2018 - Public Utility Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=40 22nd January 2018 - The Peak Boiler Plant - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=39 22nd January 2018 - St Modans 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=38 22nd January 2018 - St Modans 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=37 22nd January 2018 - St Modans 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=36 22nd January 2018 - St Modans 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=35 22nd January 2018 - Moray House as Built - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=34 22nd January 2018 - Moray House as Built - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=33 22nd January 2018 - Jubilee House Plant Room - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=32 22nd January 2018 - Barracks Plant Room - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=4 17th January 2018 - Building Connection Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=31 17th January 2018 - UPDATED Building Connection Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=30 12th January 2018 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=25 12th January 2018 - Pipeline Route Layout 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=26 12th January 2018 - Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious and Organised Crime - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=27 12th January 2018 - ITT SC1617-0104 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=28 12th January 2018 - SC1617-0104 Activity Schedule DHN NEC Option A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=29 12th January 2018 - SC1617-0104 Contract Data Part 1 and 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=21 12th January 2018 - West of WWTW - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=22 12th January 2018 - Pipeline Route Layout 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=23 12th January 2018 - Pipeline Route Layout 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=24 12th January 2018 - Pipeline Route Layout 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=20 12th January 2018 - Forthside 2, Stirling - PU Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=17 12th January 2018 - PEAK DHN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=18 12th January 2018 - Plant Information Legends - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=19 12th January 2018 - Forthside 1, PU Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=11 12th January 2018 - SWH DHN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=12 12th January 2018 - ES DHN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=13 12th January 2018 - MOD DHN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=14 12th January 2018 - VUE DHN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=15 12th January 2018 - Forthbank DHN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=16 12th January 2018 - ST MOD DHN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=6 12th January 2018 - St Modan's HS Survey Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=7 12th January 2018 - Moray House Survey Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=8 12th January 2018 - The Peak Survey Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=9 12th January 2018 - Forthbank Survey Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=10 12th January 2018 - Jubilee House Survey Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=5 12th January 2018 - DHN Civil Engineering Pipework Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=3 12th January 2018 - DHN Pre-Insulated Steel Underground Pipework Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=2 12th January 2018 - Heat Demand Assessment & Design - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN306283&idx=1 12th January 2018 - Drawings - Pipe Section Details - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306283 The Design and Build of the Forthside District Heating Network - Stirling Council is looking to award a contract for the design and build of a district heating network in the Forthside area of Stirling, in accordance with the drawings and specification attached with the notice to achieve a reliable network with a long life and low maintenance requirements. The district heating network would be owned and operated by Stirling Council with heat provision from an energy centre which is being built at Scottish Water's Stirling Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW). The energy centre will be owned and operated by Scottish Water Horizons. The district heating network will provide heat to a number of identified end users in the Forthside area, with the potential for future expansion of the network in line with the regeneration of the area. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=521954 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=521954 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521954.json.