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title: "Provision of heat and maintenance for biomass boilers"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of heat and maintenance for biomass boilers

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617707

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dumfries and Galloway Council, seeking tenders for the "Provision of heat and maintenance for biomass boilers". This contract falls within the services sector, specifically focusing on general public services and energy provision. The project is located in Dumfries, UK, with a tender period that ended on 20th April 2020. The council utilised an open procurement method, allowing any qualified suppliers to submit bids for this initiative. The process has now reached the award stage, having been initiated on 19th March 2020, and the contract was officially signed on 12th August 2020, valued at £723,175.08.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy services, particularly those offering biomass solutions and maintenance services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the energy sector may find this project particularly advantageous, as there were two bids submitted during the tender process, both from SMEs. The contract's stipulation on providing heat monitors and the ongoing nature of service provision allow for potential repeat business, thus offering further avenues for ongoing relationships with the council beyond the initial contract term.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to purchase heat and carry out maintenance to Biomass Boilers throughout Dumfries & Galloway. A heat meter will record the passing of heat through the pipework and register this as kWhs of heat. A unit cost will be provided by the tenderers which will be used to calculate the running costs of the provision of heat to the property. A simple calculation of kWhs multiplied by unit cost will be invoiced to Dumfries and Galloway Council on a monthly basis. It is estimated the annual consumption will be 8-10 million kWhs. Contractors may be required to supply heat monitors under this contract and an item has been added to the pricing document to accommodate this. The successful contractor will require to gain access to any existing monitoring systems and should take account of any costs relating to this in the pricing of this document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this contract is to purchase heat and carry out maintenance to Biomass Boilers throughout Dumfries & Galloway. A heat meter will record the passing of heat through the pipework and register this as kWhs of heat. A unit cost will be provided by the tenderers which will be used to calculate the running costs of the provision of heat to the property. A simple calculation of kWhs multiplied by unit cost will be invoiced to Dumfries and Galloway Council on a monthly basis. It is estimated the annual consumption will be 8-10 million kWhs. Contractors may be required to supply heat monitors under this contract and an item has been added to the pricing document to accommodate this. The successful contractor will require to gain access to any existing monitoring systems and should take account of any costs relating to this in the pricing of this document.

Options: A 12 month extension will be offered

Renewal: On expiry of this contract, a further three 12 month extensions will be offered

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393207 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | On expiry of the contract term and any exercised extensions |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £723,175 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REHEAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 03413000 - Fuel wood
- 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
- 50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393207
- 19 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384147

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384147
  Provision of heat and maintenance for biomass boilers - The purpose of this contract is to purchase heat and carry out maintenance to Biomass Boilers throughout Dumfries & Galloway. A heat meter will record the passing of heat through the pipework and register this as kWhs of heat. A unit cost will be provided by the tenderers which will be used to calculate the running costs of the provision of heat to the property. A simple calculation of kWhs multiplied by unit cost will be invoiced to Dumfries and Galloway Council on a monthly basis. It is estimated the annual consumption will be 8-10 million kWhs. Contractors may be required to supply heat monitors under this contract and an item has been added to the pricing document to accommodate this. The successful contractor will require to gain access to any existing monitoring systems and should take account of any costs relating to this in the pricing of this document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393207
  Provision of heat and maintenance for biomass boilers - The purpose of this contract is to purchase heat and carry out maintenance to Biomass Boilers throughout Dumfries & Galloway. A heat meter will record the passing of heat through the pipework and register this as kWhs of heat. A unit cost will be provided by the tenderers which will be used to calculate the running costs of the provision of heat to the property. A simple calculation of kWhs multiplied by unit cost will be invoiced to Dumfries and Galloway Council on a monthly basis. It is estimated the annual consumption will be 8-10 million kWhs. Contractors may be required to supply heat monitors under this contract and an item has been added to the pricing document to accommodate this. The successful contractor will require to gain access to any existing monitoring systems and should take account of any costs relating to this in the pricing of this document.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617707
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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