Planning

Boiler Management Solution (CS214) - Early engagement

ANCHOR HANOVER

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Planning

26 Feb 2024 at 14:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Anchor Hanover, the largest provider of specialist Housing and Care for older people in England, is seeking a long-term boiler management supervisor software solution for their heat networks in Yorkshire and the Humber. This tender is currently in the planning stage and involves early engagement. The deadline for responses to this request for information is on Friday 8th March 2024.

This opportunity can benefit businesses providing boiler management solutions that can meet the challenges of the marketplace, including connectivity to boiler management systems, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective pricing models. Companies well-versed in technology solutions for heat networks and with experience in providing ongoing support and maintenance would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Boiler Management Solution (CS214) - Early engagement

Notice Description

We are the largest provider of specialist Housing and Care for older people in England. We are run "not-for-profit," with a strong balance sheet. We have almost 1,700 sites in England including more than 120 care homes. We provide over 55,000 homes for older people including over 5,000 people in our residential care properties. We look to the future, with an ambitious plan to build 5,700 new homes over the next 10 years. We operate a large portfolio of communal heating systems and heat networks across more than 600 locations in England, serving over 20,000 customers. Ahead of a project to identify a long-term solution for the provision of a boiler management supervisor software solution for our heat networks, this request for information is intended to inform Anchor of: a. What products are available in the marketplace and their ability to meet Anchor's requirements regarding connectivity to boiler management systems and associated management information reporting. b. The challenges in the marketplace that the boiler management solutions need to adapt to and the implications for boiler management solutions. (e.g. legislation; forthcoming heat network regulation, new boiler technologies; internet of things, etc.) c. The recommended approach to initial implementation of a boiler management supervisor software solution and the subsequent provision of on-going support and maintenance d. The order of magnitude of costs and the pricing models for implementation and subsequent operation of a boiler management supervisor software solution This information will be used to inform the business case for investment in a long-term boiler management solution, along with the questions within the invitation to tender, where a solution and supplier will be selected. Additional information: If you are interested in responding to this RFI, we require you to complete the following steps: * Register on the Anchor eProcurement portal (if you have not already done so) and access the opportunity here: https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=1491 * Provide key contacts information to include role, name and contact details * Provide information as detailed in the Questionnaire section * The RFI needs to be submitted by midnight on Friday 8 March 2024 Following the RFI responses, if there are any questions arising, Anchor would want the option of a virtual meeting to discuss and ensure our correct understanding of your responses. Where there are no questions arising Anchor will not be following up the RFI with further meetings at this stage but all suppliers responding to the RFI will be contacted if Anchor proceeds to an ITT, to ensure they have an opportunity to tender for the solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c992dbb-4df7-4467-8135-e82da66840c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8e3601-d2d4-4208-8282-99d96cf26ae4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44621200 - Boilers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2024Expired
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
ANCHOR HANOVER
Contact Name
Alex Holdsworth
Contact Email
procurement@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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