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B&NES Heat Network Feasibility Study

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Apr 2025 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has recently completed an open procurement process for a feasibility study focused on heat networks in Northeast Somerset, specifically targeting areas such as Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Peasedown St John, and surrounding villages. This process was classified under the industry category of feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis, with a specific CPV code of 71241000. The procurement stage is in the award phase, having been awarded to Sustainable Energy Ltd. The contract covers the period from 14th March 2025 to 1st August 2025, valued at £39,100. The primary aim of the study is to explore potential heat network opportunities and assess their technical and economic viability. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the threshold, and it concluded its tender period on 5th March 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses working in environmental consultancy, energy services, or engineering industries, particularly those skilled in conducting feasibility studies. The focus on heat networks indicates potential for involvement in developing sustainable energy solutions within the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered particularly suitable for this tender, highlighting an avenue for niche expertise and innovative solutions. Contracting with prominent regional authorities such as the West of England Combined Authority can provide significant growth and networking opportunities for successful bidders, paving the way for future collaborations in renewable energy sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B&NES Heat Network Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The MCA require an investigation into potential opportunities for heat networks in Northeast Somerset around the settlements of Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Peasedown St John, Paulton, and the surrounding villages. The aim of the study is to identify heating, cooling, and power demand loads, and heat supply opportunities, for the purposes of heat network scheme development. The exercise will identify, evaluate, and prioritise potential heat network opportunities, and any potential schemes will be fully modelled to understand whether a heat network is technically and economically viable, with recommendations for potential phasing, timeline, key dependencies, and constraints.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71b281cb-67e7-4a6b-8850-ed6634174285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ba6153-2182-4c87-b418-f5ac311d95d7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 6AL
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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