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title: "Development of Outline Business Cases (OBC) for Paisley Central and Paisley North (AMIDS Extension) potential district heating networks"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787357"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# Development of Outline Business Cases (OBC) for Paisley Central and Paisley North (AMIDS Extension) potential district heating networks

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787357

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has completed the procurement stage for the development of Outline Business Cases (OBC) for two identified district heating networks in Paisley, Scotland. The contract, titled "Development of Outline Business Cases for Paisley Central and Paisley North (AMIDS Extension) potential district heating networks," falls under the public services industry category and was conducted using an open procedure. This contract was awarded on 23 December 2024, with Renfrewshire Council acting as the buyer. The project includes a comprehensive assessment of the viability of these district heating projects in the UKM83 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in district heating and energy services to contribute to large-scale public infrastructure projects. Buro Happold Ltd, a large enterprise, has secured the contract, and they plan to subcontract part of the work, which involves financial modelling and cost consultancy services. This provides opportunities for smaller firms to collaborate and contribute their expertise to the project. Overall, companies with capabilities in energy efficiency, engineering consultancy, and public sector project management would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, driving business growth through substantial public sector engagements.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council (the Council) are seeking to enter into a contract with an experienced supplier to develop the Outline Business Cases for two identified heat network opportunities, to fully assess the viability of the proposed projects individually: - a potential Paisley Central district heating network and - the potential extension to the existing AMIDS district heating network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tender Procedure was conducted as a mini competition in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CCS demand management and renewables framework (RM3614), Lot 4.1. The NEC3 PSSC with Standard Boilerplate Amendments and Renfrewshire Council's Z additional and amended clauses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521521 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 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 | £174,937 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURO HAPPOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521521

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521521
  Development of Outline Business Cases (OBC) for Paisley Central and Paisley North (AMIDS Extension) potential district heating networks - Renfrewshire Council (the Council) are seeking to enter into a contract with an experienced supplier to develop the Outline Business Cases for two identified heat network opportunities, to fully assess the viability of the proposed projects individually: - a potential Paisley Central district heating network and - the potential extension to the existing AMIDS district heating network.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787357

## Provenance

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