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title: "AMIDS District Heating Network: design, build, operate and maintain"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634868"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL (UTILITIES)"
published: "2020-11-05"
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# AMIDS District Heating Network: design, build, operate and maintain

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL (UTILITIES)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634868

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council (Utilities) is currently conducting a selective tender process for the project titled "AMIDS District Heating Network: design, build, operate and maintain". This procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category and is taking place in Paisley, Scotland. The tender is in the active stage with a submission deadline set for 7th December 2020. The total estimated value of the project is £5,000,000. This procurement uses a restricted procedure, aiming to select qualified contractors for an ambient loop heat network that will support the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, energy solutions, and environmental management, particularly those with experience in low-carbon technologies and district heating systems. Companies that have a track record of compliance with quality and safety standards, as well as a capability to manage complex projects within restricted access sites, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the integration of community benefits into the tendering process highlights opportunities for local firms and those focused on employment and training initiatives within the community, fostering both growth and social responsibility.

## Notice

AMIDS is led by Renfrewshire Council in partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government. As a local and national priority, AMIDS will make Renfrewshire an economic powerhouse within Scotland's industrial heartland and create wealth and opportunities for Renfrewshire, the wider Glasgow City region and beyond. The district - the only one of its kind in Scotland - will be internationally-recognised for advanced manufacturing, leading innovation and research and driving sustainable growth in the Scottish economy. Low carbon aspirations are a vital element for a site with a vision 'to become internationally recognised for advanced manufacturing, leading innovation and research'. In alignment to the AMIDS vision, the district aims to demonstrate an innovative, local, low-carbon energy system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council is using the restricted procedure to procure a suitably experienced and qualified Contractor in accordance with the Utilities Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Works required comprise the design, build, operation and maintenance of an ambient loop heat network, distributing low grade heat through a network of uninsulated HDPE pipes via a closed loop from a Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) circa 1.5km away to the AMIDS site. Works also include connections to two confirmed new buildings at the site which will take heat from the ambient loop and upgrade for heating using heat pump technology. The full Statement of Requirements detailing the works is included in the document titled 'AMIDS DHN ITP Information and Instructions for Candidates' attached to the PCS-tender system. The Council intends to enter into the design, build, operate and maintain contract with one Contractor and intends to utilise a form of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract Option A Priced Contract with Activity Schedule supplemented and amended by the Council for the design and construction works phase and a bespoke Operation and maintenance contract for the Operational phase. The design and construction works programme is anticipated to be 12 months. The operation and maintenance period is anticipated to be 5 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 5 years.

Options: The Council reserves the right to utilise the negotiated procedure without prior publication to award further contracts for new works or the repetition of similar works to the successful Candidate related to the project. Works may include future connections and expansions to the DHN to connect new additional off-takers in the future.

Renewal: Option to extend operation and maintenance requirements for up to a further 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399158 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL (UTILITIES) |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1WB |
| 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
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 44163120 - Distance-heating pipes
- 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
- 45231100 - General construction work for pipelines
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399158

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399158
  AMIDS District Heating Network: design, build, operate and maintain - AMIDS is led by Renfrewshire Council in partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government. As a local and national priority, AMIDS will make Renfrewshire an economic powerhouse within Scotland's industrial heartland and create wealth and opportunities for Renfrewshire, the wider Glasgow City region and beyond. The district - the only one of its kind in Scotland - will be internationally-recognised for advanced manufacturing, leading innovation and research and driving sustainable growth in the Scottish economy. Low carbon aspirations are a vital element for a site with a vision 'to become internationally recognised for advanced manufacturing, leading innovation and research'. In alignment to the AMIDS vision, the district aims to demonstrate an innovative, local, low-carbon energy system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634868
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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