Planning

FM21259 - Heat Networks Technical Standards Assurance Scheme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

07 Apr 2022 at 08:31

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "FM21259 - Heat Networks Technical Standards Assurance Scheme," which falls under the energy and related services industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone engagement end date set for 25th April 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the details available in the Market Engagement Notice published on 7th April 2022 and participate in a supplier engagement session via Microsoft Teams, which aims to provide further insights before the tender is officially advertised through the CCS RM3824 framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy services, quality assurance, and consultancy, particularly those with experience in heat networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as they can contribute valuable insights during the market consultation phase. By participating in the engagement session, companies will have the chance to influence the tender specifications and position themselves competitively in the forthcoming procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM21259 - Heat Networks Technical Standards Assurance Scheme

Notice Description

Brief Description of the Requirement The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) want to develop standardised quality assurance processes that will provide demonstration of compliance to relevant standards and plausible performance data about heat networks. Such processes will provide Ofgem with a means to establish compliance with mandated standards, improved data about heat network performance and improve accountability for parties involved in heat networks design, build, operation and maintenance. Bidders are to review the Market Engagement Notice attachment for further details of this requirements. Supplier Engagement Session The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, alongside UK Shared Business Services Limited, will be hosting a Microsoft Teams meeting to further discuss this requirement. This Early Engagement Notice is being issued in order to undertake market consultation exercise with regards to the current view of requirements detailed above and in the Market Engagement Notice document. Please note it is the intention to advertise this requirement via CCS RM3824 Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets DPS, please refer to the Market Engagement Notice attachment for further details of the Lot and filter options selected. The supplier engagement session is due to take place W/C 25th April 2022 via Microsoft Teams. The date and timing of the supplier engagement session is still to be confirmed however we anticipate the session will take place in the afternoon. The supplier engagement will last approximately 60 minutes. If you believe this will be of interest to you and your organisation, please register your interest by providing the following information to fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk, marking the email FTO Jacob Morris and referencing our unique reference number FM21259. Please note attendance is restricted to 3 individuals per supplier. - Attendee(s) Name - Attendee(s) Email Address - Organisation Name - Confirm whether you are already a member of the HELGA DPS By registering and attending you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable BEIS to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns and views on formulation of its requirements. BEIS may consider the information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultant to help inform the specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the proposed procurement, ensuring all valid options are considered. Any information supplied as part of preliminary market consultation shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Additional information: How to Register on CCS HELGA Dynamic Purchasing System If you would like further details on the CCS HELGA DPS please contact: rm3824@crowncommercial.gov.uk or visit https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3824 Where a supplier is interested in bidding for this opportunity you will need to ensure you have registered with CCS to be a supplier on this DPS, details of how this can be done can be seen below: Onboarding Process: support@nqc.com or contact 0161 393 4191 Link to the DPS registration page is : https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#utilitiesandfuels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6c7b4a4-d89b-4db0-907a-0a2969639c8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c67a10-14c3-4182-91b7-130a52c88c38
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2022Expired
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Jacob Morris
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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