Tender

Facilitating the development of Heat Networks in BCP

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has initiated an open tender to conduct a feasibility study for heat network development in the BCP area. The tender, titled "Facilitating the development of Heat Networks in BCP," falls under the services category with a CPV classification of feasibility study (79314000). This public procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th April 2025. The project will begin on 7th May 2025 and end on 31st October 2025. The procurement method is open procedure (below threshold), and the study aims to identify up to five candidate areas for district heating investment opportunities within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in energy solutions, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure development. Businesses with expertise in conducting feasibility studies, heat network design, and district heating systems will find this project is well-suited to their capabilities and offers potential for substantial investment. By participating, businesses can establish themselves as key players in the growing sector of sustainable energy infrastructure. Register your interest via the provided link and contribute to the development of innovative heat networks within the BCP area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facilitating the development of Heat Networks in BCP

Notice Description

This study aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing district heating in the BCP area and will identify up to five candidate areas where the strongest investment opportunities exist for heat network development. Interest parties should register via the following link - https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-325c5db5-faa1-4923-8fde-23ace1440491
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29a06ec-e8ea-4a8a-89ea-7a126120d18b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6EW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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