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title: "Combined Heating and Power including Private wire, High Flats & Various Locations, Falkirk"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544641"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-26"
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# Combined Heating and Power including Private wire, High Flats & Various Locations, Falkirk

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544641

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is currently at the tender stage for the project titled "Combined Heating and Power including Private wire, High Flats & Various Locations, Falkirk." This procurement falls under the works category, specifically aiming to extend the existing Combined Heating and Power (CHP) system to three additional blocks and make alterations to existing installations. The tender process is taking place in Falkirk, with bids due by 24 August 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £3,000,000. This procurement method is classified as an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in sectors related to construction, engineering, and energy services. Companies that specialise in the installation and maintenance of heating systems, electrical distribution, and civil engineering works would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project could lead to the provision of essential services to multiple residential blocks and schools, potentially fostering long-term business relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Extension to existing CHP system (currently supplying 6 blocks) to 3 additional blocks. Alterations to existing combined heat & power installations at 6 blocks. Provision of Private Wire distribution to various locations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a summary of the Technical requirements for the installation works associated with the extension of the District Heating system at Callendar Park, Falkirk and the installation of the private wire connections to the nearby council properties. The works can be split into the following parts: 1. An additional gas fired boiler is to be provided and installed within the existing energy centre. This will increase the heat producing capacity to meet the extended DH system. In addition, an existing stand-by boiler for district heating system is to be relocated from its remote position to the Energy Centre. 2. Various remedial works are required within the existing Energy Centre to improve the existing operation and maintenance of the installed CHP, boilers and ancillary equipment: this includes the upgrade of the existing distribution, modifications to pipework and the installation of improved isolations. 3. Currently the existing DH network, comprising 6 blocks, is fed directly from the heating distribution. It is intended that modifications are made to install a heat exchanger arrangement to split these to a primary circuit and secondary circuits at each block. 4. An additional three blocks require to be added to the DH network, in a similar manner to the above. The existing network will require to be extended into each of these blocks and a full secondary distribution network installed within. There are c. 80 properties to each block with various types of heating systems. These are to be replaced with new standard heating systems and heat interface units. 6. A private wire HV electrical distribution will require to be installed within the local area to provide supplies from the Energy Centre CHP to each of the end users. This distribution will be in the region of 3km. The private wire arrangements are to be installed to the landlord services at all of the 9 residential blocks previously mentioned as well as to 3 schools and one office building. Each of these properties will need to retain the existing power supplies as a back-up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326344 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326344
- 31 May 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320606

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=24
  21st August 2018 - Water Quality report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=23
  2nd August 2018 - Annual consumption for various blocks
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=21
  26th July 2018 - Typical Floor layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=22
  26th July 2018 - Plantroom Layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=3
  26th July 2018 - Design & Build Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=4
  26th July 2018 - Employers Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=5
  26th July 2018 - Price /Quality Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=6
  26th July 2018 - Compliance & Quality Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=7
  26th July 2018 - Mechanical & Electrical Preamble
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=8
  26th July 2018 - Electrical Particular Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=9
  26th July 2018 - Mechanical Particular Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=10
  26th July 2018 - Electrical General Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=11
  26th July 2018 - Mechanical General Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=12
  26th July 2018 - Concept Design Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=13
  26th July 2018 - Electrical Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=14
  26th July 2018 - Mechanical Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=15
  26th July 2018 - Distribution Schematic
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=16
  26th July 2018 - Typical Schematics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=17
  26th July 2018 - Notional Cable Routes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=18
  26th July 2018 - Existing & Proposed LTHW Mains
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=19
  26th July 2018 - 2 Bedroom Flat Heating
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=20
  26th July 2018 - 1 Bedroom Flat Heating
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=1
  26th July 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL326344&idx=2
  26th July 2018 - Tender Return Label
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320606
  Combined Heating and Power including Private wire, High Flats & Various Locations, Falkirk - Extension to existing CHP system (currently supplying 6 blocks) to 3 additional blocks. Alterations to existing combined heat & power installations at 6 blocks. Provision of Private Wire distribution to various locations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326344
  Combined Heating and Power including Private wire, High Flats & Various Locations, Falkirk - Extension to existing CHP system (currently supplying 6 blocks) to 3 additional blocks. Alterations to existing combined heat & power installations at 6 blocks. Provision of Private Wire distribution to various locations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544641
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=551143

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