Planning

Bristol Heating Compliance Project

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD

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Planning

29 Jan 2025 at 16:23

Planning

29 Jan 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Constellia Public Ltd, in conjunction with the Housing and Landlord Services Team within Bristol City Council, is planning the "Bristol Heating Compliance Project." This project, focusing on district heating, aims to ensure compliance with forthcoming Heat Networks Consumer Protection Regulations. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is described in the notice published on 29th January 2025. The project will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2025, with an allocated budget of £100,000. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 5pm on 12th February 2025, with this procurement being facilitated through Constellia’s Neutral Vendor System.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in consulting on regulatory compliance and energy management within the housing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Ideal competitors should possess expertise in developing compliant operational processes and strategies, specifically relating to heat network metering, billing, and customer policies. This tender provides a chance to contribute to strategic transformations within a major city council, presenting a prestigious portfolio opportunity for winning businesses.

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Notice Title

Bristol Heating Compliance Project

Notice Description

Following a Regulation Readiness Review carried out in 2025 Constellia on behalf of the Housing and Landlord Services Team within Bristol City Council requires consultancy support to help us prepare for all aspects of the forthcoming Heat Networks Consumer Protection Regulations. The support, to be delivered within financial year 2025/25, should include the following: * A review of BCC's "as-is" processes including compliance with the existing Heat Network Metering and Billing regulations * A comprehensive review of BCC's processes in line with the forthcoming Regulations, to include: o Desktop efficiency reviews of all existing schemes o Development of compliant heat supply agreements o Development of vulnerable customer policies and a Priority Services register o Development of a heat network debt policy including full analysis of existing arrears profile o Strategic review of metering and billing policies and processes, to include all aspects of tariff setting o Resource mapping o Repairs and maintenance specification o Customer comms strategy including development of a new move-in process o Identification of funding opportunities including via the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) * A final detailed report detailing all actions required for BCC to become, and remain, complaint with the new Regulations Interested suppliers are asked to email Stuart Hinde by 5pm on the 12th February expressing an interest in the project alongside case studies or similar demonstrating an ability to deliver the contract. Suppliers must also be registered with Constellia's Neutral Vendor Marketplace.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcbb360-e6d6-49f8-8b77-d3c88a6053d5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Call off from Constellia's Neutral Vendor System
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD
Contact Name
Stuart Hinde
Contact Email
stuart.hinde@constellia.com
Contact Phone
07300 841272

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NE1 5HX
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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