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title: "Brae District Heating Scheme: Feasibility Study and Concept Design"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783180"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-23"
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# Brae District Heating Scheme: Feasibility Study and Concept Design

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783180

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## Summary

Shetland Islands Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Brae District Heating Scheme: Feasibility Study and Concept Design" in the general public services category. The contract, valued at £109,949, commenced on 22 January 2025, and was awarded to COWI UK Ltd. The procurement followed an open procedure, adhering to the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The contract aims to prepare a RIBA Stage 2 feasibility study and outline business case for a district heating scheme in Brae, Shetland Islands, to evaluate the technical and economic viability of progressing a heat network in the region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs with expertise in energy consultancy and district heating systems. Companies involved in sustainable projects and feasibility studies are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement process was inclusive, with all bids, including electronic submissions, invited, making it accessible for capable businesses to participate. The awarded contract signifies a robust commitment to exploring sustainable energy options, opening up further opportunities for firms specialising in green technologies and infrastructure development.

## Notice

The Council has secured a contract for the preparation of a RIBA Stage 2 district heating scheme feasibility study and outline business case (concept design) for Brae, Shetland Islands. These services are required to understand the technical and economic viability, costs and options for next steps and decision making in progressing a heat network in Brae, Shetland Islands.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is NEC3 Professional Services Contract. The conditions of the Contract are the core clauses and the clauses for the main option selected, which are detailed further in the Contact Data, all as amended and/or supplemented per the terms of the enclosed Z clauses. The procurement is a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procedure being followed is an Open Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522387 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £109,949 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522387
- 21 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518825

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518825&idx=1
  21st November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518825&idx=2
  21st November 2024 - Contract Data
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518825&idx=3
  21st November 2024 - Contract Data Annex Z
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518825&idx=4
  21st November 2024 - Bank Mandate Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518825
  Brae District Heating Scheme: Feasibility Study and Concept Design - The Council wishes to secure a contract for the preparation of a RIBA Stage 2 district heating scheme feasibility study and outline business case (concept design) for Brae, Shetland Islands. These services are required to understand the technical and economic viability, costs and options for next steps and decision making in progressing a heat network in Brae, Shetland Islands.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522387
  Brae District Heating Scheme: Feasibility Study and Concept Design - The Council has secured a contract for the preparation of a RIBA Stage 2 district heating scheme feasibility study and outline business case (concept design) for Brae, Shetland Islands. These services are required to understand the technical and economic viability, costs and options for next steps and decision making in progressing a heat network in Brae, Shetland Islands.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783180
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/lerwick-sheriff-court

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