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title: "Market Engagement for procurement of AMIDS District Heating Network"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630684"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-23"
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# Market Engagement for procurement of AMIDS District Heating Network

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630684

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Market Engagement for procurement of AMIDS District Heating Network". This project falls under the works category within the general public services industry and is located in the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS), Renfrewshire. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline for interested parties to submit their responses to the market engagement questionnaire set for 5 October 2020 at 12 noon. Future communications related to this tender are anticipated on 19 October 2020.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in low carbon energy solutions, construction, and project management. Companies that specialise in district heating systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project, valued at approximately £5.2 million, offers an avenue for businesses to contribute to innovative energy solutions within a strategic development area, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The design and construction of an optimum low carbon district (site-wide) energy solution for the site at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS). The proposed value, works and delivery programme referred to are indicative only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to make changes as they see fit. The "PIN Supplementary Info" document attached provides background information to the project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

At this stage, the strategy for procurement of the works is still being developed and the Contracting Authority is seeking to engage with the market to take views on the optimum procurement route that will be adopted. The Contracting Authority has prepared a market engagement questionnaire "3. AMIDS DHN - Market Engagement Questionnaire" which is included as an additional document.. Interested market participants are invited to complete and return the questionnaire to the Council at citydeal@renfrewshire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 5 October 2020. The publication of this notice does not oblige the Contracting Authority to commence a procurement process in respect of any or all of works referred to in this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395498 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 42515000 - District heating boiler
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395498

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395498&idx=1
  25th September 2020 - Supplementary Info
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395498&idx=2
  25th September 2020 - Market Engagement Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395498
  Market Engagement for procurement of AMIDS District Heating Network - The design and construction of an optimum low carbon district (site-wide) energy solution for the site at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS). The proposed value, works and delivery programme referred to are indicative only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to make changes as they see fit. The "PIN Supplementary Info" document attached provides background information to the project.

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