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title: "Combined Heating and Power including Private wire, High Flats & Various Locations, Falkirk"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563620"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2019-02-13"
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# Combined Heating and Power including Private wire, High Flats & Various Locations, Falkirk

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563620

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is seeking to enhance its heating capabilities through a tender titled "Combined Heating and Power including Private wire, High Flats & Various Locations, Falkirk". This project falls within the works category, specifically focusing on the extension of an existing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system, supplying heating to additional blocks and improving existing installations. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the tender submission period, which ended on 19 December 2018. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £4,000,000, and the project is expected to commence on 8 April 2019 and conclude by 18 December 2019.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in energy systems, civil engineering, and environmental services. Companies with expertise in combined heating solutions, electrical distribution installations, and facility upgrades would be particularly well-suited to engage in this project. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can compete effectively, given the council's community benefits requirements, which may inspire collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities, fostering business growth within the local economy.

## 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=FEB345216 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2019 - 18 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,849,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 7YZ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASY HEAT SYSTEMS |

## 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

- 13 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345216
- 7 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336429

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=25
  4th December 2018 - Compliance & Quality Questionnaire - word version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=20
  27th November 2018 - Plantroom Layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=24
  27th November 2018 - Plantroom Layout - clarification regarding plantroom layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=10
  27th November 2018 - Mechanical Particular Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=23
  27th November 2018 - Mechanical Particular Specification - clarification regarding existing energy centre
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=1
  7th November 2018 - Design & Build Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=2
  7th November 2018 - Employers Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=3
  7th November 2018 - Compliance & Quality Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=4
  7th November 2018 - Price/Quality Tender Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=5
  7th November 2018 - Invitation to Tender Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=6
  7th November 2018 - Tender Return Label
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=7
  7th November 2018 - Concept Design Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=8
  7th November 2018 - Mechanical & Electrical preamble
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=9
  7th November 2018 - Mechanical General Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=11
  7th November 2018 - Distribution Schematic
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=12
  7th November 2018 - Typical Schematic
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=13
  7th November 2018 - Notional Cable Routes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=14
  7th November 2018 - Electrical General Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=15
  7th November 2018 - Electrical Particular Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=16
  7th November 2018 - Existing & Proposed LTHW mains
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=17
  7th November 2018 - 2 Bedroom Flat Heating
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=18
  7th November 2018 - 1 Bedroom Flat Heating
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=19
  7th November 2018 - Typical Floor Layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=21
  7th November 2018 - Mechanical Summary Bill
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336429&idx=22
  7th November 2018 - Electrical Summary Bill
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336429
  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=FEB345216
  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
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563620

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