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CON_7063 National Zoning Model - Primary Model Development

DESNZ

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09 Dec 2024 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is commissioning the development of a primary National Zoning Model (NZM) under its Heat Network Zoning Framework, starting from December 2024 until April 2026. This project, titled "CON_7063 National Zoning Model - Primary Model Development," falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services (CPV code 72200000), with additional focus on research and development (CPV code 73000000). The procurement process is at the award stage, having been completed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 641,145.53, was announced on 9th December 2024, with Environmental Resources Management Limited appointed as the supplier. This model will utilise various national and local datasets to optimise heat network zones.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, data analysis, and energy consultancy. Companies with expertise in programming languages such as Clojure, and those capable of handling large datasets to model and optimise heating solutions, are well-suited to compete for such projects. Businesses in the energy sector can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio on national and international stages, particularly given the wide geographic scope of the model’s application, which includes the United Kingdom and other regions. Participation in this project could pave the way for further collaboration with DESNZ and other governmental bodies focused on decarbonisation and energy efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CON_7063 National Zoning Model - Primary Model Development

Notice Description

1.1. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is using Lot 3.1 from its Heat Network Zoning Framework to commission a primary National Zoning Model (NZM) developer from December 2024 until March 2026. 1.2. Model developers are required to further develop the NZM which has been built in collaboration with a range of organisations over the last 2-3 years. The model supports the identification of heat network zones (HNZs) in a standardised, consistent, efficient, and cost-effective manner. It produces maps and datasets describing the location and scale of indicative heat network zones. The indicative zones produced will be geographical areas where heat networks are expected to be the lowest cost technology to decarbonise heat used in buildings. 1.3. The model uses multiple national and local data sets to build up a granular building-by-building understanding of the likely heating demand, heat supply opportunities and routing constraints within each area. It then applies a range of national and local assumptions used widely across the industry to understand where heat networks are likely to meet the lowest cost, low carbon test outlined above. It uses a set of algorithms to perform calculations and optimise solutions at scale which would otherwise take months to generate manually. 1.4. The model is developed primarily in Clojure, at present DESNZ anticipate this shall remain the case for the duration of the contract. The codebase will be shared with all suppliers on Lot 3.1 from its Heat Network Zoning Framework under existing confidentiality clauses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc7852b-e479-4a75-9b73-4b67c9dc33be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£641,145 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£641,145 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 8 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katsiaryna.addiego2@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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