Tender

Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Council and Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd are currently conducting a tender for the "Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network", a low-carbon heat network project aimed at supplying heat to various facilities within Colchester's new Northern Gateway development in Essex. The procurement falls under the district heating industry category, with a total project value of £8.2 million. The tender period is ongoing, with submissions closing on 3rd June 2021. The procurement method is selective, employing a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and energy sectors, particularly those specialising in the design and construction of heat networks and energy centres. With two active lots available, one focused on the construction and maintenance of the energy centre and the other on the installation of heat network pipes, companies with experience in district heating solutions, mechanical engineering, and project management would be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders may also benefit from potential contract extensions over a period of up to ten years, enhancing prospects for long-term collaboration and business growth.

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Notice Title

Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) and Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd (CAEL - wholly owned by the Council) are procuring a low-carbon heat network to supply heat to homes, offices and healthcare facilities at Colchester's new Northern Gateway development. This scheme is based on an open loop Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) within an energy centre together with associated pipe network.

Lot Information

Construction of energy centre and operation and maintenance of heat network

*Design and build of the Energy Centre containing the heat pump, boilers and thermal store, and the remotely located bore hole pumps and ancillary equipment which together with the heat network installed by the LOT 2 contractor and the Existing Works shall be commissioned and set to work by the LOT 1 contractor as an entire heat network using an IET MF1 (rev 6) contract entered into by the Council and the successful bidder. *Design review and adoption of the DH Network to be constructed by the LOT 2 contractor and the review and adoption of the Existing Works together with the subsequent Operation and Maintenance of the entire Heat Network Scheme, which shall include the Energy Centre and all plant and equipment contained therein as well as the heat network installed by the LOT 2 contractor, entered into by CAEL and the successful bidder, using a bespoke contract for 5 years with the option for CAEL to extend for up to a further 5 years. Additional information: Colchester Borough Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage of the process and not to proceed with the award of any contract. Under no circumstances shall CBC be liable to any candidate or tenderer in respect of its tendering costs.

Renewal: The O&M element is the contract between CAEL and there is the option for the contract to be extended for up to a further 60 months.

Installation of heat network pipes

Installation of the DH Network into trenches for most of the developments constructed by the plot developers which will be installed in phases as plots on the development are sold and built out which is anticipated to be over a minimum of 5 years using a JCT Measured term Contract 2016 entered into by the Council and the successful bidder. Additional information: Colchester Borough Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage of the process and not to proceed with the award of any contract. Under no circumstances shall CBC be liable to any candidate or tenderer in respect of its tendering costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005665-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

COLCHESTER AMPHORA ENERGY LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1206508637

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

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