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title: "Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778990"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778990

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics." This contract, valued at £1,546,367, was awarded to Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd. (IES). The procurement falls under the industry category of education services. It focuses on developing advanced building simulation models and integrated energy performance analytics for the University in Edinburgh (region: UKM75). The contract will run for two years, with a possible extension of an additional three years, and was formally signed on 26 September 2024. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the need for highly specialised technical services that only IES could provide.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in energy performance, building management systems, and advanced data analytics. Businesses equipped with robust software and advanced modelling tools will find this kind of project particularly beneficial due to the high demands for technical expertise and integration capabilities. Integrating dynamic simulation models with operational data sets and existing building performance programmes creates an opportunity for companies involved in digital twin technology development and Building Management System diagnostics to showcase their expertise and build long-term relationships with academic institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The University of Edinburgh is intending to enter into a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES). The contract will be for two years with an option to extend a further three years in total.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following extensive research, it was deemed that IES are the only supplier currently in the market with the range of software, modelling tools and technical expertise able to provide the University an integrated approach to advanced building systems data collection, performance analytics, Building Management System (BMS) diagnostics, and dynamic simulation modelling. The University has a specific requirement to utilise a wide range of digital models (building compliance, EPBD, dynamic simulation models) which can be calibrated with our operational data sets (BMS, utility metering, and space utilization) and integrated with existing building performance analytics programmes, and effectively integrated into an enterprise level 'digital twin'. This does not preclude the use of other bespoke software or services.. The University intends to award a two year contract with the option to extend by a further three years in total. The forecast contract value is for five years and includes the three annual extensions.

### Procurement Information

The University believes IES to be the sole economic operator capable of fulfilling all of the University's technical requirement. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Following extensive research, it was deemed that IES are the only supplier currently in the market with the range of software, modelling tools and technical expertise able to provide the university an integrated approach to advanced building systems data collection, performance analytics, Building Management System (BMS) diagnostics, and dynamic simulation modelling. The University has a specific requirement to utilise a wide range of digital models (building compliance, EPBD, dynamic simulation models) which can be calibrated with our operational data sets (BMS, utility metering, and space utilization) and integrated with existing building performance analytics programmes, and effectively integrated into an enterprise level 'digital twin'. This does not preclude the use of other bespoke software or services. Segregation of requirement amongst multiple providers would carry a high risk of poor integration of supplier data and make integration of all parts of limited use and benefit to the University, leading to a less cohesive inferior end product and require the re-development of internal systems and processes and new safe data sharing protocols to be established.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516603 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,546,367 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516603
- 26 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515017

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP515017
  Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The University of Edinburgh is intending to enter into a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES). The contract will be for two years with an option to extend a further three years in total.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516603
  Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The University of Edinburgh is intending to enter into a contract with Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES). The contract will be for two years with an option to extend a further three years in total.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778990

## Provenance

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