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BE24039 - Exploring take-up and usage of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) in district heat networks

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has recently awarded a contract for research on district heat networks to support the transition to low-carbon heating technologies. The title of the contract is "BE24039 - Exploring take-up and usage of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) in district heat networks". The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being awarded via the Crown Commercial Services. The total contract value is £80,275 GBP, with a tender period ending on 29th February 2024 and a contract period running from 25th March 2024 to 2nd September 2024. The research aims to provide insights into the role of TES in heat networks in the UK and gather evidence on TES costs.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those focused on low-carbon heating technologies and the deployment of district heat networks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for bidding. Interested businesses should consider their capacity to deliver research on thermal energy storage within the specified contract period. The award notice was published on 21st March 2024, with Carbon Limiting Technologies Limited being the successful supplier for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE24039 - Exploring take-up and usage of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) in district heat networks

Notice Description

**Please note this is an award notice, not a competition. This contract has been awarded via the Crown Commercial Services - RM6126 - Research and Insights .** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has a requirement to appoint a supplier to support the delivery of research on district heat networks. The Heat and Buildings Strategy has set out a range of low-carbon heating technologies that could replace fossil fuels. Heat networks is one such technology which will play a key role, particularly in areas of high-density heat demand and where there are low carbon heat sources. The Net Zero Strategy set out the Government's expectation that around one fifth of heat demand in England and Wales could be met by heat networks in 2050. The Government intends to publish a Heat Networks Strategy in 2024, where it will update its expectations for heat network deployment over time, particularly in response to heat network zoning - which recently received royal assent as part of the Energy Act. Heat networks are systems in which heating, cooling or hot water is generated at a central source and supplied by the operator to multiple customers through a pipe network serving either multiple buildings (district networks or sometimes known as district heating) or multiple occupants in a single building (communal networks). Heat networks can accommodate large thermal energy storage (TES) that can be operated centrally. TES refers to the heating or cooling of a medium such as water, to store energy which can be later discharged as heat. The focus of this research will predominately be on district heat networks as they are most likely to experience the impact/benefit of TES storage at scale. However, should the study identify examples of TES usage in communal heat networks we are also keen for this evidence to be included the research. Aims and Objectives The research has two key objectives: - Provide insight into the current and future role of TES in heat networks in the UK and how this differs to international comparators to understand industry TES usage, including perceived benefits and any barriers and enablers. - Gather evidence on TES costs to inform future quantitative modelling work on TES within DESNZ, particularly its role in electricity system balancing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4245fdf-b73c-4eb4-bb34-c6993fbc0415
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,275 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 2 Sep 2024 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARBON LIMITING TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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