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Borderlands Strategic Low Carbon Energy Master Plan V2

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2021 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumberland County Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "Borderlands Strategic Low Carbon Energy Master Plan V2," which falls under the services category, specifically in research and development consultancy services. This initiative aims to bolster economic growth in the Borderlands area, which includes authorities from both England and Scotland. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with contracts awarded to suppliers such as The Carbon Trust and Buro Happold. Key details include a total contract value of £394.5 million and active contracts signed on 7 January 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental consulting, data analysis, and infrastructure planning, as it encompasses various lots focused on energy data collection, prioritisation exercises, and community engagement strategies. Firms with expertise in developing sustainable energy solutions and low-carbon technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete, as successful bidders will play a crucial role in shaping local energy plans that align with governmental ambitions for economic growth and decarbonisation in the region.

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Notice Title

Borderlands Strategic Low Carbon Energy Master Plan V2

Notice Description

The Borderlands Partnership brings together the five cross-border local authorities of Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Northumberland County Council and Scottish Borders Council to promote the economic growth of the area that straddles the Scotland-England border. Ministers of the UK and Scottish Governments and the Leaders of the five councils of the Borderlands Partnership signed off the 'Heads of Terms' for the total PS394.5million Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. This deal encompasses: * Place * Infrastructure * Innovation and Skills * Green Growth The long-term benefits of the Deal will reach all parts of the Borderlands area, driving inclusive growth and delivering significant and lasting benefits for individuals, businesses and communities. The Contract is being let in the following Lots, as detailed in the Specification and Summarised follows; Lot 1: Data Collection To undertake a data collection exercise to include a consistent, transparent methodology and structure for the development of the BSLCEMP for data collection and modelling of current and future energy statuses to facilitate Lot 2; this will include both demand side and supply side, as well as infrastructure. To support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans. Lot 2: Prioritisation Exercise To provide a Strategic financial investment priorities report aligned to the strategic objectives that will drive change and deliver our vision of low cost, low carbon localised energy and transport to support both the UK and Scottish Government's ambitions for inward investment, economic clean growth and decarbonisation. This prioritisation exercise will support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans. Lot 3: Engagement Plan To develop an effective Methodology for the Engagement needed to both deliver the BSLCEMP and Foster a Shared Value and Acceptance/Adoption of the BSLCEMP. The plan will support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans. Lot 4 is split into 2 parts : Lot 4 (a) Social and Economic Improvement Plan Provide a report that identifies a methodology and context to support the justification of strategic investment decisions made in the BSLCEMP in relation to social and economic equalities improvements. Lot 4 (b) Social and Economic Improvements Benefit analysis To define and report a Methodology to measure the potential social, economic impacts from the investment choices once they have been set to a project level and follow up measurement with 'as delivered' once the projects are completed. Bidders may Apply for one, more or all Lots All Lots are intended to fully realise the strategic objectives and benefits of the project. However it is important to note there are obvious synergies between Lots for example data from Lot 1 will support Lot 2, a willingness to partner and or a capacity to carry out both Lots with clear objectivity will be required Further details of the Contracting Authority's requirements under the contract and other relevant information are given in the draft Specification at Schedule 2 and accompanying Supporting Data for Outputs document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1: Data Collection To undertake a data collection exercise to include a consistent, transparent methodology and structure for the development of the BSLCEMP for data collection and modelling of current and future energy statuses to facilitate Lot 2; this will include both demand side and supply side, as well as infrastructure. To support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

Lot 2

Lot 2: Prioritisation Exercise To provide a Strategic financial investment priorities report aligned to the strategic objectives that will drive change and deliver our vision of low cost, low carbon localised energy and transport to support both the UK and Scottish Government's ambitions for inward investment, economic clean growth and decarbonisation. This prioritisation exercise will support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

Lot 3

Lot 3: Engagement Plan To develop an effective Methodology for the Engagement needed to both deliver the BSLCEMP and Foster a Shared Value and Acceptance/Adoption of the BSLCEMP. The plan will support and facilitate individual Local Area Energy Plans.

Lot 4

Lot 4 is split into 2 parts : Lot 4 (a) Social and Economic Improvement Plan Provide a report that identifies a methodology and context to support the justification of strategic investment decisions made in the BSLCEMP in relation to social and economic equalities improvements. Lot 4 (b) Social and Economic Improvements Benefit analysis To define and report a Methodology to measure the potential social, economic impacts from the investment choices once they have been set to a project level and follow up measurement with 'as delivered' once the projects are completed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02954a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003554-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£274,126 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Catherine Lawson
Contact Email
catherine.lawson@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1670622351

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BURO HAPPOLD

THE CARBON TRUST

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