Decarbonisation of Heat on Campus

Concepts

• district heating
• aberdeen
• electricity and heating
• heat pumps
• space heating
• heat
• heat supply agreement
• a new heat source
• the existing heating systems
• campus

Location

RGU Garthdee campus

Description

RGU is seeking to develop a renewable, low carbon, alternative to replace the existing heating systems (Space heating and Domestic Hot Water) on its campus at Garthdee. RGU are seeking bids to provide a fully funded, design, build, operation and maintenance of a new heat source and network. This would also include entering into a long-term Heat Supply Agreement (HSA) for the supply of heat (inclusive of performance guarantees) for an anticipated period of no less than 24 years, and up to 30 years. The total value of the contract is estimated based on a capital element of 20m GBP and 1.5m GBP in annual running costs, over 30 years).

Total Quantity or Scope

Please refer to the Project Overview document for a more detailed description of the project requirements.

CPV Codes

• 09323000 - District heating
• 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
• 09321000 - Hot water
• 71314000 - Energy and related services
• 42511110 - Heat pumps

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=760596. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Bidders will need to provide details that demonstrate experience in successfully delivering a Community Benefits Programme. (SC Ref:760596) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=760596