Tender

Decarbonisation Consultant - Soft Market Testing 2023

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Tender

14 Aug 2023 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is seeking a Decarbonisation Consultant through a tender titled "Decarbonisation Consultant - Soft Market Testing 2023" in the services category. The University's goal is to achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035, requiring a plan outlining enhancements needed across its campuses. The tender deadline is August 28, 2023, with a contract period starting on January 8, 2024, and ending on January 7, 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering environmental engineering consultancy services, energy-efficiency consultancy services, and environmental issues consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The University of Essex, located in Colchester, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation. Businesses in the sustainability, energy management, and environmental consulting sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the University's decarbonisation goals.

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Notice Title

Decarbonisation Consultant - Soft Market Testing 2023

Notice Description

**SOFT MARKET TESTING ONLY** Introduction The University has three campuses at Colchester, Southend and Loughton, with the largest and most significant at Colchester. Across the campuses are c.54 buildings (47/53 split of residential to non-residential buildings), from a historic Grade II Listed hotel to a carbon zero business school. A significant design element at the Colchester campus is the 1960's brutalist architecture that dominates the central area, with its combination of single pane glass and exposed concrete construction. In December 2020 the University declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency and in May 2021 the University set a target to reach net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035 from a 2019 baseline of 12,300 tonnes, with a maximum of 3,000 tonnes of offsetting. The University has reduced its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from a peak of 18,851 in 2012 to 8,997 tonnes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emissions have risen back to 10,475 tonnes in 2021. The University has also set a target to reduce energy consumption from the built environment by 76% from a 2019 baseline by 2035. Our buildings heating and hot water is predominantly produced by traditional gas boilers and wet radiators. Across our three campuses we also have electric radiators, electric boilers, ground and air source heat pumps, chillers and comfort cooling units. Energy and carbon reduction work to date has focused on lighting upgrades and sensors, replacement aging boilers with new efficient models, BMS upgrades and PV panels. Limited building fabric work has taken place. Scoped energy and carbon reduction projects for the next 18 months include further PV panels, roof insulation, LED lighting upgrades, air source heat pumps and further electric radiators. Requirements and Deliverables The University requires a plan setting out the enhancements required to its built environment, to realise its aspirations and to formalise its journey to net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035. The University also wishes to gain clarity what capital will be required to achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035 and as the estates heating is decarbonised, how the energy mix will alter. The requirements are split across four parts as follows: * Part 1 - Detailed scoping of buildings across three campuses. * Part 2 - Carbon management/decarbonisation plan. * Part 3 - Energy mix exercise as heating is decarbonised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceebc12-3598-4aa1-9575-0ca877b856ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2025 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Aston Baker
Contact Email
ab17001@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01206 872779

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
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
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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