Planning

Stationary Fuel Cells in NCC Operational Buildings - Soft Market Test

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Apr 2017 at 11:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is conducting a soft market test titled "Stationary Fuel Cells in NCC Operational Buildings" to explore options for fuel cell technology in its operational buildings, with a focus on those located in the Clean Air Zone. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The total funding for this project amounts to £200,000, which includes support from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This market engagement notice is part of a preliminary exercise to gauge interest and gather information rather than a formal tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy technology, particularly those specialising in fuel cell systems. Enterprises that can offer innovative solutions for integrating fuel cells into various building types and demonstrate cost-effectiveness would be particularly well-positioned to engage with Nottingham City Council. Additionally, suppliers interested in collaborating with a local authority on sustainable energy initiatives may find this process advantageous for future contracts and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stationary Fuel Cells in NCC Operational Buildings - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council has recently been successful in gaining PS200,000.00 funding from the Department for Environment, food and rural affairs (DEFRA) to pilot stationary fuel cell technology in council buildings across Nottingham that are located within the Clean Air Zone. In addition to this additional council funds will be made available to deliver the project. To enable the city council to evaluate the options available within the market we are carrying out a short period of 'soft market testing' in order to understand the interest from and solutions available for the installation of fuel cells for the various types of buildings within our portfolio. In conducting this exercise the City Council would like to understand: A Fuel Cell technology * The options available to introduce fuel cell technology into a variety of Nottingham City Council buildings ranging in size. * The associated costs of each fuel cell option. B Fuel Cell suppliers * Number of suppliers within the market that are interested in working with the city council to install fuel cells within Nottingham. Please note that this is not a formal tender and is only a fact finding process, no contracts will be awarded by completing this document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82dcc4d3-160e-4199-bbee-068731a11df7
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31122100 - Fuel cells

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike Percival
Contact Email
mike.percival@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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