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title: "Building Energy Management Systems - Maintenance, Support & Networking"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631591"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-24"
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# Building Energy Management Systems - Maintenance, Support & Networking

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631591

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is initiating a tender for the maintenance, support, and networking of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) across approximately 206 sites, including schools, offices, and community centres. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently at the planning stage, with a future communication notice scheduled for 2nd November 2020. Interested parties should be aware of the requirement for on-site and off-site support, including the provision of broadband installations for new BEMS devices throughout the contract period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management and systems maintenance, especially those capable of delivering robust support services. Companies focused on integrating technology with energy efficiency solutions, as well as those experienced in working with local authorities and educational institutions, would find this contract particularly beneficial. It is essential for interested bidders to prepare for the service demands outlined and to respond promptly to the Council's communication channels for additional information.

## Notice

The Council has a requirement to service and maintain its existing suite of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), which currently consists of 206 sites across the estate. Contract requirements include, servicing & maintenance support to cover the Council's existing BEMS network and systems currently in place, including schools, office accommodation, and community centres. The Council may require new systems over the contract period, as well as a phased programme of upgrading a number of older controllers to current spec. Upgrades and maintenance of the System Engineering Tool and front-end software will be required, including any future front-end software installations. The service will also include scheduled on-site maintenance visits and 24/7 off-site response and support, there are approximately 206 BEMS sites currently within the estate, but this figure is subject to change throughout the contract term. The contract will include for the provision of broadband line installs for any newly installed BEMS (approx.. 20 per annum) throughout the contract life and to retrofit, as a minimum 100 of the Councils 3G/4G networking sites with broadband lines (approximately 137 3G/4G sites currently within the estate). Please submit responses to stuart.newton@edinburgh.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has a requirement to service and maintain its existing suite of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), which currently consists of 206 sites across the estate. Contract requirements include, servicing & maintenance support to cover the Council's existing BEMS network and systems currently in place, including schools, office accommodation, and community centres. The Council may require new systems over the contract period, as well as a phased programme of upgrading a number of older controllers to current spec. Upgrades and maintenance of the System Engineering Tool and front-end software will be required, including any future front-end software installations. The service will also include scheduled on-site maintenance visits and 24/7 off-site response and support, there are approximately 206 BEMS sites currently within the estate, but this figure is subject to change throughout the contract term. The contract will include for the provision of broadband line installs for any newly installed BEMS (approx.. 20 per annum) throughout the contract life and to retrofit, as a minimum 100 of the Councils 3G/4G networking sites with broadband lines (approximately 137 3G/4G sites currently within the estate). Please submit responses to stuart.newton@edinburgh.gov.uk. Please see Request for Information document attached to this notice. Please submit responses to stuart.newton@edinburgh.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395570 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395570

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395570&idx=1
  28th September 2020 - Request for Information document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395570
  Building Energy Management Systems - Maintenance, Support & Networking - The Council has a requirement to service and maintain its existing suite of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), which currently consists of 206 sites across the estate. Contract requirements include, servicing & maintenance support to cover the Council's existing BEMS network and systems currently in place, including schools, office accommodation, and community centres. The Council may require new systems over the contract period, as well as a phased programme of upgrading a number of older controllers to current spec. Upgrades and maintenance of the System Engineering Tool and front-end software will be required, including any future front-end software installations. The service will also include scheduled on-site maintenance visits and 24/7 off-site response and support, there are approximately 206 BEMS sites currently within the estate, but this figure is subject to change throughout the contract term. The contract will include for the provision of broadband line installs for any newly installed BEMS (approx.. 20 per annum) throughout the contract life and to retrofit, as a minimum 100 of the Councils 3G/4G networking sites with broadband lines (approximately 137 3G/4G sites currently within the estate). Please submit responses to stuart.newton@edinburgh.gov.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631591
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=631591

## Provenance

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