Biomass Heating Plant Design, Build, Operate & Maintain, including Heat Network

This French public procurement tender requires a contractor to deliver a complete biomass heating solution in Ribe, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This includes the full lifecycle: design, construction, operation, and maintenance of both the biomass heating plant itself and the associated heat distribution network. As an energy performance contract, your payment structure will be linked to the actual energy savings and performance of the plant. This implies a longer-term commitment and risk assessment related to fuel costs, plant efficiency, and maintenance.

The 'design, build, operate & maintain' aspect indicates a substantial and likely multi-year commitment. The inclusion of a heat network suggests a significant distribution area and a considerable scale of heating capacity. You'll need relevant experience and resources not only in HVAC and construction, but also in long-term energy plant management and performance monitoring.

Given the location, the relatively short timeframe between publication and the deadline (approximately 5 weeks) suggests that you will need to move quickly to assess the opportunity and prepare a compliant bid. Notably, the tender data does not disclose a contract value, necessitating thorough due diligence to establish project feasibility.