Planning

Plymouth Heat Network Development Partner

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Apr 2024 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Plymouth City Council is planning a tender for the Plymouth Heat Network Development Partner project. This project aims to deliver strategic decarbonisation infrastructure for Plymouth using surplus or waste heat sources. The tender has a value of £40,000,000 and is classified under public utilities. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for June 2, 2025. The contract period is expected to start on June 1, 2025, and end on June 1, 2065.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses interested in large-scale heat network transformation projects within the public utilities sector. Potential suppliers are invited to engage in a pre-market exercise before the upcoming procurement process. Businesses with experience in decarbonisation infrastructure, heat network commercialisation, and project funding would be well-suited to compete. Plymouth City Council will be the contracting authority overseeing the procurement process, offering a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on sustainable energy solutions and infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plymouth Heat Network Development Partner

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council (PCC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise, by inviting potential suppliers to a take part in a Request for Information (RFI) before an upcoming procurement for a suitable economic partner to deliver a large-scale heat network transformation in the city of Plymouth. This project will deliver important strategic decarbonisation infrastructure for the city, utilising significant surplus or waste heat sources. The project could include commercialising and implementing the proposed first phase of the heat network, bringing any additional funding (over and above that secured by PCC) to the project, operating and maintaining the network and subsequently working with PCC to expand the network. Further information about the RFI process, the RFI documentation and the project is available in the Plymouth Heat Network Development Partner advert on the Supplying the South West portal. Project reference: DN721408, or follow the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=5a5e83d0-ad03-ef11-812a-005056b64545&projectStepId=605e83d0-ad03-ef11-812a-005056b64545 Additional information: Any further information surrounding this future opportunity will be made available to all registered parties via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, Project reference DN721408.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad43790d-9161-4283-924f-a777e78dc73a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208d6cb4-efa4-4d91-bf92-86df21889db0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2065 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gosia Anthony
Contact Email
gosia.anthony@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752305226

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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