Planning

ESCo for Cranbrook Heat Network Expansion

EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Mar 2023 at 14:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Devon District Council is planning a tender for an Energy Service Company (ESCo) to expand the Cranbrook district heating network in East Devon. The project aims to supply heat to new development areas, including homes and commercial spaces, by connecting to an Energy from Waste facility. The tender process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 14th April 2023.

This opportunity, suited for businesses in the energy and related services sector, requires the successful ESCo to deliver a network expansion of approximately 98.6km length, catering to a total heat demand of 34.05 GWh/yr. The buyer, East Devon District Council, will facilitate the procurement process while acting as a broker. Businesses in the South West region are well-placed to compete for this tender, which presents significant growth opportunities in the decarbonised heat sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCo for Cranbrook Heat Network Expansion

Notice Description

The project is the expansion of the Cranbrook district heating network in East Devon, to supply heat to new development areas of an additional c4,500 homes and 24,500m2 of commercial space including 3 new schools at Cranbrook new town. The project will benefit from decarbonised heat by connecting to an Energy from Waste facility (EFW) in Hill Barton via an interconnect pipe to SkyPark energy centre "The Interconnector Project". The interconnector will support the planned expansion of the Cranbrook new town through enabling the delivery of a Future Homes/Buildings Standard compliant energy solution. The project team have developed good working relationships with the Developers of the new homes and commercial spaces at Cranbrook as well as E.ON, the owner and operator of the existing network. The project will be delivered by an ESCo. EDDC will act as broker and facilitate the procurement of the ESCo. The procurement will be carried out by the Cranbrook Developers. Planning is already in place via the EDDC Local Development Order (LDO) for district heating dated July 2020. The proposed expansion area network length is anticipated to be c.98.6km, which will need to be installed by the ESCo. The total heat demand is estimated to be 34.05 GWh/yr, the anticipated diversified Peak demand for the expansion area is 12.5MW. An estimated 96.9% of this demand will be met by three EFW units, and an anticipated 3.1% from the existing gas CHP at Cranbrook Energy Centre. The total CHP heat capacity is approximately 10.4MW. The scheme includes thermal storage plant of a capacity of approximately 900m3 which will be located in the vicinity of the Cranbrook energy centre. This location is identified within the adopted Cranbrook plan. The intention is to secure additional carbon savings through further avoidance of gas CHP. A supplier day took place in Exeter on Tuesday 21st March 2023. The slide deck as well as other relevant documents from the supplier day (including a questionnaire) can be found at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. This questionnaire be completed whether you were able to attend the supplier day or not. Please take the time to complete the feedback form as it will provide the project team with information on areas for improvement/greater clarity. The period for response closes on 14th April at Noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/186f9161-afeb-4561-8e0f-b1e452e71298
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
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Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HONITON
Postcode
EX14 1EJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Honiton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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