Tender

B&NES Heat Network Feasibility Study

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has initiated a tender for the "B&NES Heat Network Feasibility Study." This procurement process seeks to identify heating, cooling, and power demand loads, along with heat supply opportunities, for developing a heat network scheme in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Classified under CPV code 71241000 (feasibility study, advisory service, analysis), the tender is currently in the active stage of the process. Key deadlines to note include the end of the tender period on 5th March 2025 at 17:00 GMT and the timeline for the contract running from 17th March 2025 to 1st August 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in feasibility studies and advisory services in the energy sector. Businesses in this niche can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a precedent in heat network projects. The requirement to model and evaluate potential heat network schemes, potentially using mine water heat, ensures that specialised firms with relevant expertise are well-suited to compete. The tender also offers a platform for businesses to interact with the West of England Combined Authority, further establishing their credentials within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B&NES Heat Network Feasibility Study

Notice Description

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. The proposed work must provide B&NES with a clear and justifiable basis upon which to determine the likely potential for heat networks in the study area for both short and long term, and how these may be best delivered. It should be sufficient to enable B&NES to determine whether to progress to more detailed techno-economic feasibility work, and the judge the value in submitting sites for detailed analysis as part of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WoE MCA) study. The study should consider, but not be limited to, considering the scope to use mine water heat - drawing on the outputs of the WoE MCA studies undertaken to date, the outputs of which will be made available to the appointed Supplier. The Mayoral Combined Authority uses ATAMIS as its e-Procurement system. Assistance in relation to the e-Procurement system is available to suppliers via the Supplier Help Icon within the system. Supplier Guidance documents are also available to view and download. Suppliers must ensure that they have the most up to date Invitation to Quote document by registering on the e-Quoteing system at - https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome - and expressing an interest. This will enable suppliers to view the latest documents and see any comments and discussions on those documents. If you are still unable to resolve your issue in using the system you should contact Atamis Support via the Help section of the portal explaining the nature of your query.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19c96c1-7428-45e1-81e9-6f921fb53936
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

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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 1 Aug 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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