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title: "Design, Build and Operate of a Biomass Energy Centre at Underwood Road Depot"
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buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Design, Build and Operate of a Biomass Energy Centre at Underwood Road Depot

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000577085

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council, located at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "Design, Build and Operate of a Biomass Energy Centre at Underwood Road Depot." This project falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the renewable energy sector. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline having been set for 22nd April 2019. The anticipated award date is 6th July 2019, and the contract is expected to remain active until 31st January 2027, with an option to extend for a further three years.

This procurement opportunity opens significant avenues for growth in the renewable energy sector, specifically for businesses involved in biomass energy solutions, construction, and facility operation. Companies that specialise in engineering, design, and maintenance of energy systems would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, given the scale of the project and the requirements for both design and operational phases, with a focus on sustainable practices and compliance with specific regulatory standards.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council seeks a Contractor to design, build and operate a biomass boiler at the Underwood Road Depot.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council seeks a Contractor to design, build and operate a biomass boiler (including the supply of fuel and carrying out of planned and reactive maintenance) at the Underwood Road Depot. The project comprises 2 specific phases: Phase 1 - Design and Build of the Biomass Energy Centre Phase 2 - Operation and Maintenance of the Biomass Energy Centre The successful tenderer will be awarded a contract in respect of each phase. Phase 1 will involve the installation of a biomass energy centre and wood fuel store in the yard at Underwood Road between the vehicle workshop and taxi workshop. The energy centre will connect to the buildings by means of a new district heating distribution pipework. This will be contractor designed and the contractor will also be responsible for all planning, building warrant, clean air act and other statutory requirements as well as securing Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for the project. The Phase 1 Conditions of Contract for will be SBCC Design & Build 2011 Edition with Employers Amendments. Phase 1 contract is anticipated to be awarded on the 6th July 2019 with completion by 31st January 2020. Phase 2 will involve the supply of fuel to the biomass plant, operation and maintenance of the biomass equipment, heat supply and metering. The Phase 2 Conditions of Contract will be in the form of an Energy Supply Agreement. Phase 2 contract shall commence when practical completion has been achieved under the Phase 1 contract (anticipated to be 31st January 2020) and run for a period of 7 years with the option by mutual consent to extend for a further 3 years up to a maximum contract period of 10 years For the avoidance of doubt, both Contracts (Phase 1 & Phase 2) will be entered in to with the successful Contractor following completion of the procurement process. Renfrewshire Council is seeking a payback of no greater than around 10 years. Tenderers MUST submit for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 for their Tender Submission to be considered.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option by mutual consent to extend the supply of fuel to the biomass plant, operation and maintenance of the biomass equipment, heat supply and metering (Phase 2) for a further 3 years up to a maximum contract period of 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359330 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2019 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £776,000 |
| Lots value | £776,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £569,627 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| 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 East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHLAND WOOD ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 03413000 - Fuel wood
- 09111400 - Wood fuels
- 09323000 - District heating
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 42515000 - District heating boiler
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359330
- 14 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348607

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348607
  Design, Build and Operate of a Biomass Energy Centre at Underwood Road Depot - Renfrewshire Council seeks a Contractor to design, build and operate a biomass boiler at the Underwood Road Depot.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359330
  Design, Build and Operate of a Biomass Energy Centre at Underwood Road Depot - Renfrewshire Council seeks a Contractor to design, build and operate a biomass boiler at the Underwood Road Depot.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hwenergy.co.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000577085
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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