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CT1367 - Heat Network Feasibility Studies Framework Agreement

The City of Edinburgh Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:25.

Opportunity overview

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to develop a Framework Agreement consisting of heat network feasibility study consultants.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

AECOM Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£600k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
19 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
035614-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UK, G2 7ER, United Kingdom

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£600k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
19 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
035614-2025-1
Status
active
Location
London, UKM75, W1T 4BQ, United Kingdom

WSP UK Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£600k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
19 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
035614-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM, G1 3BX, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV09300000 — Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
  • CPV09323000 — District heating
  • CPV71241000 — Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
  • CPV79314000 — Feasibility study

Lots

  • The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to develop a Framework Agreement consisting of heat network feasibility study consultants. The Council have identified 17 prospective heat network zones in Edinburgh. To support the development of heat networks in multiple zones, we wish to commission feasibility studies providing more detailed information on the opportunity in each zone. The core purpose and focus of the studies is to assess whether a potential heat network project is technically feasible and economically viable. The studies produced are not expected to consider the commercial model to be used to deliver the heat network, or to deliver an outline business case. It is envisioned that the areas subject to feasibility studies would generally be aligned to zone boundaries, however in some cases the Council may specify a study area covering more than one zone, or alternatively part of a zone. As such, we envisage that there will be up to 12 to 15 studies undertaken over the full Framework Agreement period, however this should be treated as indicative only.£600k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CT1367
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
A tenderer that suffers loss as a result of a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. Post contract award the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session may (1) award damages provided proceedings are brought within 3 months from the date when the grounds for the bringing of the proceedings first arose (2) be entitled to issue an ineffectiveness order or impose a financial penalty on the Council. A claim for an ineffectiveness order must be made within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice being published in the FTS or within 30 days of the date those who expressed an interest in or otherwise bid for the contract were informed of the conclusion of the contract or in any other case within 6 months from the date on which the contract was entered into.
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
If the full contract period is undertaken, this requirement shall likely be re-tendered in early to mid 2028.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
3

Second Stage

Invitation Date
30 Sept 2024, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
5 Aug 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
71241000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Part 4: Selection criteria - B: Economic and financial standing – Question 4B.1 - Tenderers are required to have a minimum “general” annual turnover of 100,000 GBP for the last two financial years. Where a Tenderer does not have an annual turnover of this value, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition or may apply discretion seeking supporting evidence to determine the Tenderer’s suitability to proceed in the competition. Part 4: Selection criteria - B: Economic and financial standing – Question 4B.4 - Tenderers will be required provide the following information in response to 4B.4: - Current ratio for Current Year: 1.10 - Current ratio for Prior Year: 1.10 The formula for calculating a Tenderer’s current ratio is current assets divided by current liabilities. The acceptable range for each financial ratio is greater than 1.10. Where a Tenderers’ current ratio is less than the acceptable value, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition or may apply discretion seeking supporting evidence to determine the Tenderer’s suitability to proceed in the competition. Part 4: Selection criteria - B: Economic and financial standing – Question 4B.5 - Tenderers are required to hold, or commit to obtaining prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: - a. Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance - 5m GBP - b. Public Liability Insurance - 5m GBP - c. Professional Indemnity Insurance - 5m GBP Where a Tenderer does not hold or commit to obtaining the types and levels of insurance indicated, the Council may exclude the Tenderer from the competition.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Part IV: Selection Criteria - Technical and Professional Ability – Question 4C.1 – Tenderers are required to answer the following questions: Question 1 – Experience – 100% Please provide a single case study of a Heat Network Feasibility Study your organisation has conducted in the past five years and to at least RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design) or equivalent. Responses must detail the following sections; - An overview of the key deliverables provided to the client, listing the key pieces of information that were supplied as part of the project. Any products such as designs, maps and schedules that were created as part of the project should be detailed here also; - Details of the process and tools that were utilised to produce the deliverables. The processes and tools utilised should be provided in bullet point format with a short description of each item. Examples of tools utilised should include, but are not limited to, software, analysis techniques and consultations; - Details of what quality management and/or quality controls your organisation utilised to ensure all deliverables were of suitable quality, including any technical standards that were followed; and - Details of the key findings and recommendations of the feasibility study in question as well as how this information was received and used by the client. Higher marks will be allocated to case study responses which cover the aspects requested above in the required level of detail, that clearly demonstrate how your organisation provided value to the client in terms of the quality and useability of the deliverables supplied and the rigor of the processes and tools used to produce the deliverables. Your response is limited to 6 A4 pages (including any images). Please also note that pages are defined as single sides of A4 paper.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The City of Edinburgh Council is looking to develop a Framework Agreement consisting of heat network feasibility study consultants. The Council have identified 17 prospective heat network zones in Edinburgh. To support the development of heat networks in multiple zones, we wish to commission feasibility studies providing more detailed information on the opportunity in each zone. The core purpose and focus of the studies is to assess whether a potential heat network project is technically feasible and economically viable. The studies produced are not expected to consider the commercial model to be used to deliver the heat network, or to deliver an outline business case. It is envisioned that the areas subject to feasibility studies would generally be aligned to zone boundaries, however in some cases the Council may specify a study area covering more than one zone, or alternatively part of a zone. As such, we envisage that there will be up to 12 to 15 studies undertaken over the full Framework Agreement period, however this should be treated as indicative only.

Value

Amount
600,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The Council wishes to hold the option to extend for up to 24 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
50
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
50

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Please find details within the Single Procurement Document (SPD) instructions document.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM75
Entry 2
Region
UKM75

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71241000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Entry 2
Id
79314000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Feasibility study
Entry 3
Id
09323000
Scheme
CPV
Description
District heating
Entry 4
Id
09300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-394
Name
The City of Edinburgh Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM75
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH8 8BG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
4 East Market Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact

Name
Hannah Boutiche
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-32959
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sheriff Court House 27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-152728
Name
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM75
Locality
London
Postal Code
W1T 4BQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
8 Fitzroy Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-152729
Name
WSP UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G1 3BX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
110 Queen Street, Glasgow

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
WSP UK Ltd
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-152730
Name
AECOM Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 7ER
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
177 Bothwell Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
AECOM Limited

Contact

Telephone
+44 7894435024

Award information

Award 1
Id
035614-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-152728
Name
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-152729
Name
WSP UK Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-152730
Name
AECOM Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
035614-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
035614-2025-1
Date Signed
20 May 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
600,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM75 · EH8 8BG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM75

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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