Awarded contract

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) - Upgrade Lighting Controls and Associated Systems BEMS

  • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2025/S 000-000375

Published 7 January 2025, 3:09pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Procurement Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street

Glasgow

G4 0SF

Contact

Oliver Bailey

Email

Oliver.Bailey@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 1412015369

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) - Upgrade Lighting Controls and Associated Systems BEMS

Reference number

GGC0963

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71314200 - Energy-management services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The project involves the replacement of outdated lighting control panels and associated systems in the office block of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). The aim is to modernize the lighting control infrastructure, integrate emergency lighting testing capabilities, and improve the overall efficiency and compliance of the lighting system. This includes the replacement of SpaceLynk modules to ensure the system can generate monthly emergency lighting reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £72,318.52

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71314200 - Energy-management services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Office Block

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS GG&C require the Building Energy Management System (BEMS) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Office Block to be upgraded which includes the upgrade of the lighting control system at QEUH which will deliver significant value for money by providing a modern, efficient, and compliant solution tailored to the hospital's needs. By integrating advanced technology, such as KNX DALI Gateway Pro and SpaceLynk controllers, the system ensures long-term reliability and reduced energy consumption, leading to lower operational costs. The pre-programming of components further minimizes installation time, providing immediate functionality and avoiding costly delays. Additionally, Schneider Electric’s extensive experience in healthcare environments ensures that the project is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

This solution not only addresses current compliance needs but also provides a scalable and future-proof infrastructure, maximizing the return on investment. The overall cost, including the provision of high-quality equipment and expertise, represents excellent value for money, particularly when factoring in the long-term energy savings, reduced maintenance requirements, and enhanced safety compliance achieved through the upgrade.

Schneider Electric installed the systems when the building was originally constructed, and, as the incumbent, has operated and maintained the building controls systems since. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde believe it is the only organisation able to demonstrate manufacturer qualified staff, in all of the required disciplines and systems, with access to the required software engineering tools and support, and in-depth knowledge of the building and current controls installation.

Consequently awarding to another supplier would cost a significant amount money and disruption to NHSGGC Staff and Patients. Therefore the best course of action to insure compliance with procurement regulations, and ensure the installation building energy controls is provide by the timescales stated ,is to publish a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below

  • The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
    • absence of competition for technical reasons

Explanation:

NHSGGC will publish a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice on PCS. In accordance with: ‘The Public Contracts (Scotland)

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GGC0845

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 April 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Schneider Electric

Technology Building, James Watt Avenue

East Kilbride

G75 0QD

Telephone

+44 1355233732

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £636,014

Total value of the contract/lot: £636,014


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:787082)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Glasgow Sheriff Court

1 Carlton Pl

Glasgow

G5 9TW

Country

United Kingdom