Tender

Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network" is being conducted by Colchester Borough Council in the East of England, focusing on the district heating industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 3rd June 2021. The contract is valued at £8.2 million and is set to commence on 1st September 2021, running until 30th April 2027. The procurement method employed is selective, and the procedure is negotiated, allowing the council to engage with a chosen pool of bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in low-carbon energy solutions and district heating systems. Companies that manufacture or supply components for heat networks, particularly those experienced in the implementation of water source heat pumps and associated infrastructure, would be well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, potentially benefitting from this project as it aligns with sustainability and innovation goals in the energy sector.

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Notice Title

Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) and Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd (CAEL - wholly owned by the Council) are procuring a low-carbon heat network to supply heat to homes, offices and healthcare facilities at Colchester's new Northern Gateway development. This scheme is based on an open loop Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) within an energy centre together with associated pipe network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b91d201-e59c-4d85-88d4-c6553b8b48fe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated 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

09323000 - District heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2027 Over 5 years
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
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441206508637

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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