Tender

Support for Local Area Energy Planning Stages 1-3

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 10:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking support for Local Area Energy (LAE) Planning Stages 1-3. This tender falls under the technical planning services industry category, with a focus on areas within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the call for bids concluding on 20 December 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 21 January 2025 and end on 10 October 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure for contracts below the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical planning services, particularly those experienced in energy systems and net-zero transitions. Companies capable of navigating the complexities of LAE planning to achieve cost-effective and integrated solutions will find this procurement advantageous. The contract value is set at £120,000, making it a lucrative prospect for enterprises keen on contributing to the UK's net zero emission targets by supporting local authorities in the South West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Local Area Energy Planning Stages 1-3

Notice Description

Local Area Energy (LAE) Planning is a relatively new process that has arisen as a result of the recognition that the majority of the UK's emissions are within the scope of influence of local authorities and is designed to deliver effective local action to contribute to the net zero emission targets. LAE planning uses technical evidence on the whole energy system, as well as wider non-technical factors, to identify the changes necessary to transition an area's energy system to net zero within a specified timeframe and in the most cost-effective and integrated manner possible. It is a spatial and temporal plan that enables an area to understand its pathway to net zero and is intended to result in a pipeline of investable projects for that area. During 2023, several local authorities in the SW region approached the SWNZH requesting information and support on LAE Plans, siting barriers around the cost and complexity of creating plans, and their effectiveness in leading to net zero delivery. As a result, the SWNZH has committed to supporting these local authorities in laying the foundations for LAE planning, and net zero delivery, and is seeking the support of a supplier through this tender. Interested parties should register at https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome to view documents and submit bids.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6b42f3e-fc54-482f-8df0-0b0bd9ee7068
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a0fe8a-83ba-4acc-abef-97cc2bc34ba1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6EW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

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