Tender

FM21210 - Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme - Model Development Consultant (MDC)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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28 Oct 2021 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), acting on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is managing the procurement process for the "FM21210 - Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme - Model Development Consultant (MDC)" project, with a procurement value of £788,000. This active tender falls under the services category within the energy sector, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 2nd December 2021, at 11:00 GMT, and all responses must be submitted electronically via the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancies specialising in energy services, environmental assessments, and modelling development. Businesses with expertise in developing models to identify heat network zones, as well as those focusing on consultancy for climate mitigation strategies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only contribute to the advancement of energy sustainability goals but may also establish a partnership with BEIS, potentially leading to further contracts beyond this initial project.

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Notice Title

FM21210 - Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme - Model Development Consultant (MDC)

Notice Description

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) invite you to response to this Request for Proposal in support of the BEIS Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme. BEIS are undertaking two simultaneous procurements in relation to the Programme: 1) Model Development Consultant(s) to develop model(s) to identify heat network zones 2) Zoning Technical Consultant(s) to work with local stakeholders to improve and refine the identification of heat network zones and undertake more detailed feasibility studies For absolute clarity, this procurement is only to appoint Model Development Consultant(s) and the Zoning Technical Consultants is out of scope of this procurement activity. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is 7CJK577GYB

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) invite you to response to this Request for Proposal in support of the BEIS Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme. BEIS are undertaking two simultaneous procurements in relation to the Programme: 1) Model Development Consultant(s) to develop model(s) to identify heat network zones 2) Zoning Technical Consultant(s) to work with local stakeholders to improve and refine the identification of heat network zones and undertake more detailed feasibility studies For absolute clarity, this procurement is only to appoint Model Development Consultant(s) and the Zoning Technical Consultants is out of scope of this procurement activity. MDCs are required to develop a standardised model capable of identifying heat network zones across Client-appointed cities and towns in England. Up to four model developers may be appointed to compete in the development of a model(s) that best meet the Clients requirements prior to the subsequent evaluation and selection of a preferred model(s) the Client assesses as suitable for implementation in the HNZ pilot. The evaluation process should result in a preferred model being taken forward into pilot implementation however BEIS may also elect to take more than one model or zero models forward. The relevant MDC(s) will also be required to provide training to ZTCs and ongoing model support and maintenance throughout the Programme. MDC(s) are to develop and complete their models by mid-March 2022 for the Client to then conduct an evaluation process. Following this evaluation process a preferred model(s) will be taken forward for implementation throughout the remainder of the pilot. Visibility and achievement of the Programme (and policy) objectives should be paramount amongst the MDC teams, with the ultimate objective of mitigating climate-related impacts. Throughout the MDC1 work package, BEIS would like all MDCs to work in a spirit of cooperation and a shared commitment of all contributing to the achievement of the programme goals. All MDCs selected to develop models will be credited with working towards the ultimate solution achieved, regardless of the solution taken forward. At the completion of WP MDC1, models will be evaluated based on the extent to which they meet the Client's requirements and agreed specifications for the work. Evaluation criteria for deciding which model(s) to take forward into pilot implementation will be separately issued by the Client as part of project kick off. For absolute clarity, once the model(s) have been chosen after MDC Work Package 1 all remaining contracts will come to an end and will not proceed past MDC Work Package 1. A brief summary of the requirement has been provided above, please ensure you review the specification for full details of this requirement. All documents relating to this procurement can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section on the Delta eSourcing Portal. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is 7CJK577GYB

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 1 year with optional extensions of 1 year + 1 year (1+1+1) from commencement of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f13f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027090-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71314000 - Energy and related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£788,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£788,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Rhedyn Griffiths
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1793425098

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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