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title: "UWS Ayr Campus - Supply of Low Carbon Heat"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000546292"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-10-10"
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# UWS Ayr Campus - Supply of Low Carbon Heat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000546292

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## Summary

The University of the West of Scotland is seeking proposals for the "UWS Ayr Campus - Supply of Low Carbon Heat" project, which falls under the goods category in the education sector. Located in Paisley, Scotland, this tender is currently in the Award stage following an open procurement method. The deadline for bid submissions was on 12th July 2018, and the project is scheduled for commissioning by 30th September 2021. The specifications include the development of various low carbon heat solutions and combined heat and power (CHP) options, encouraging innovative and sustainable proposals aligned with governmental funding initiatives.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy, HVAC, and sustainable engineering technologies. Companies that can provide advanced low carbon solutions or efficiently manage CHP systems would be particularly suited to compete in this tender. Furthermore, businesses looking to align with community benefits initiatives, such as local recruitment and training programmes, may find a competitive edge. Engaging in this tender process not only enables firms to contribute to environmental objectives but also positions them for future public-sector collaborations within the growing low-carbon economy.

## Notice

UWS requires the submission of proposals for several low carbon heat and CHP options at Ayr Campus. The proposed options are Option 1 - Low Carbon Heat only (with match funding),Option 2 - Low Carbon Heat only (without match funding),Option 3 - Low Carbon Heat with CHP, both managed by tenderer (with match funding).Option 4 - Low Carbon Heat managed by tenderer, with CHP element managed by UWS (with match funding).Option 5 - Low Carbon Heat with CHP (without match funding) & Option 6 - Low Carbon Heat managed by tenderer, with CHP element managed by UWS (without match funding)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UWS requires the submission of proposals for several low carbon heat and CHP options at Ayr Campus. For indicative purposes only current UWS annual heat demand is approximately 3,248,286 kwh Requirements The Scottish Government Low Carbon Innovation Funding deadline is 15 August 2018. Applicants are therefore required to outline in their proposal/methodology for the delivery of the solution with match funding and without match funding. The proposed options are Option 1 - Low Carbon Heat only (with match funding),Option 2 - Low Carbon Heat only (without match funding),Option 3-Option 3 - Low Carbon Heat with CHP, both managed by tenderer (with match funding),Option 4 - Low Carbon Heat managed by tenderer, with CHP element managed by UWS (with match funding),Option 5 - Low Carbon Heat with CHP (without match funding) & Option 6 - Low Carbon Heat managed by tenderer, with CHP element managed by UWS (without match funding). It should be noted that match funding would be a maximum of 50% but may be less if the water source heat pump is over 50% of costs as we cannot receive grant funding and RHI for this element). The proposed solution must be designed to enable use for education and knowledge transfer visits. Timescale The project must be commissioned by 30 September 2021.

Options: Specification and Pricing Schedule detail the options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334093 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,120,000 |
| Lots value | £1,120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334093
- 4 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324668
- 2 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324388
- 12 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322099

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322099&idx=1
  14th June 2018 - Invitation to Tender Document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322099
  UWS Ayr Campus - Supply of Low Carbon Heat - UWS requires the submission of proposals for several low carbon heat and CHP options at Ayr Campus. The proposed options are Option 1 - Low Carbon Heat only (with match funding),Option 2 - Low Carbon Heat only (without match funding),Option 3 - Low Carbon Heat with CHP, both managed by tenderer (with match funding).Option 4 - Low Carbon Heat managed by tenderer, with CHP element managed by UWS (with match funding).Option 5 - Low Carbon Heat with CHP (without match funding) & Option 6 - Low Carbon Heat managed by tenderer, with CHP element managed by UWS (without match funding)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334093
  UWS Ayr Campus - Supply of Low Carbon Heat - UWS requires the submission of proposals for several low carbon heat and CHP options at Ayr Campus. The proposed options are Option 1 - Low Carbon Heat only (with match funding),Option 2 - Low Carbon Heat only (without match funding),Option 3 - Low Carbon Heat with CHP, both managed by tenderer (with match funding).Option 4 - Low Carbon Heat managed by tenderer, with CHP element managed by UWS (with match funding).Option 5 - Low Carbon Heat with CHP (without match funding) & Option 6 - Low Carbon Heat managed by tenderer, with CHP element managed by UWS (without match funding)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uws.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000546292

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