Tender

District Heat Network Study

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2019 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumberland County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "District Heat Network Study," aiming to explore the feasibility of a District Heat Network using heat from mine water as an innovative low-carbon heating source. This procurement falls under the industry category of energy services, specifically related to petroleum products and energy utilities. The open tender was published on 18th December 2019, with a submission deadline set for 10th January 2020, after which the contract is expected to commence on 16th January 2020 and run until 31st May 2020. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total budget of £27,750. The tender process follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy services, particularly those focused on innovative energy solutions and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience or interest in renewable energy technologies, especially those related to heating systems or environmental solutions, would find this procurement particularly relevant. The focus on mine water heat extraction offers a unique niche for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in low-carbon energy projects as local authorities increasingly seek sustainable alternatives to traditional energy sources.

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Notice Title

District Heat Network Study

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) are seeking to investigate the opportunity to create a District Heat Network (DHN) that utilises heat from mine water. This is a relatively new technology but is getting a lot of attention as an alternative (where existing mine structures exist) to natural gas as a low carbon heating source.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8746fa3d-eec8-40b5-808b-310c7fd02c10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a96d70-bfdc-49b9-8e2e-283041ee5ce8
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2020 - 31 May 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Morgan
Contact Email
lauren.morgan@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1670622550

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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