Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Building Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM) and Energy Performance Analytics
Reference number
NCA31073
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
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: £1,546,367
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Main site or place of performance
Edinburgh
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
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
two.2.14) Additional information
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.
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 procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
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.
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/concession
Contract No
NCA31073
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd.
Helix Building, Wes
Glasgow
G61 3EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1,546,367
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
It should be noted that this VEAT notice is intended to inform the market of the intention to award a contract under Regulation 33.1.b(ii) and whilst the system requires an award date prior to the notice publication for the avoidance of doubt it should be noted that the contract has not been entered into prior to the publication of this notice
(SC Ref:778990)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom