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Provision of Heat Network Feasibility Studies, Five Towns

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumberland County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Heat Network Feasibility Studies, Five Towns". This project, classified under the services category, aims to explore the creation of a low carbon District Heat Network using mine water heat in Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick, Hexham, and Morpeth. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 12 January 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 February 2022 and conclude by 31 October 2022. This open procurement process has an estimated value of £50,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in innovative low-carbon heating technologies. Companies specialising in feasibility studies, environmental consultancy, and renewable energy solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to sustainable development in the region while enhancing their own business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Heat Network Feasibility Studies, Five Towns

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) are seeking to investigate the opportunity to create a low carbon District Heat Network (DHN) that utilises heat from mine water. This is a relatively new technology but is getting a lot of attention as an alternative (where existing mine structures exist) to natural gas as a low carbon heating source. NCC are looking to appoint a supplier to undertake feasibility studies for the towns of Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick, Hexham and Morpeth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c56e5d-8d1f-4155-8feb-3c413999ee4f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Brown
Contact Email
david.brown01@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7966325054

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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