Planning

Soft Market Test for Domestic Solid Wall Insulation Innovation

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Sep 2017 at 10:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Domestic Solid Wall Insulation Innovation" is being conducted by Durham County Council in collaboration with the Durham University Energy Institute. This initiative falls under the construction industry category and aims to address the insulation needs of fuel-poor communities across Durham, located in the North East of England. The process is currently at the planning stage, with significant dates including the engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. A Bidder Briefing Event is scheduled for 3 October 2017 at Craghead Village Hall, offering potential suppliers further insights into the project.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in construction, insulation technologies, and energy efficiency solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the soft market testing is designed to gauge interest and capabilities in delivering innovative solid wall insulation solutions. Companies aiming to support sustainable construction efforts in the social housing sector will find this opportunity aligns perfectly with their expertise and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Domestic Solid Wall Insulation Innovation

Notice Description

Durham County Council and Durham University Energy Institute have applied for funding from The EuropeanRegional Development Fund to fund the delivery of a solid wall insulation (SWI) innovation project in domesticproperties in fuel poor communities across Durham. Durham County Council Durham and Durham UniversityEnergy Institute are looking into a potential tender exercise to put in place an Innovation Solid Wall Insulation Project Soft market testing documentations are available via the Council's E-tendering system from 21.09.17.Organisations can register electronically for the documents via http://www.nepoportal.org - access the suppliers area, select Durham and input DN299822. A Bidder Briefing Event will be held on 3rd October 2017at Craghead Village Hall, Craghead, County Durham, DH9 6AN as part of this softmarket test, the Council may,but is not obligated to, hold 1 to 1 meetings or further group engagement sessions with organisations following receipt of the soft market test. To book places on the Bidder Briefing event please contact laura.carney@durham.gov.uk or issue a request via the Nepo system under the message area)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c3281a6-3732-4295-831b-6082ecbd0fdf
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,140,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

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