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Contract for the Provision of Low Carbon Heat to the Seaham Garden Village Via a District Heating Network

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Durham County Council seeking contractors for the "Contract for the Provision of Low Carbon Heat to the Seaham Garden Village Via a District Heating Network." This project falls under the construction industry and is aimed at supplying low carbon heat from mine water to the Seaham Garden Village development in County Durham, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 17th December 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £45,000,000, highlighting the strategic importance of utilising geothermal energy from local mine water sources.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable energy solutions, construction, and related technical services. Companies with expertise in renewable energy systems, district heating, and mine water treatment technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this initiative, businesses not only contribute to low-carbon heating solutions but also position themselves within the growing sector focused on utilising abandoned coal mines for sustainable energy purposes, potentially leading to further contracts and expansions within coalfield communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Low Carbon Heat to the Seaham Garden Village Via a District Heating Network

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of low carbon heat from mine water to the Seaham Garden Village development. The site of the proposed Seaham Garden Village development is adjacent to the Coal Authority's Dawdon mine water treatment scheme. This scheme protects vital drinking water abstraction from Durham Magnesian Limestone, and pumps up to 150 litres of mine water per second to the surface for treatment. This mine water is warmed by geothermal processes to provide a continuous supply of water at 18 to 20degC. With mine water temperatures unaffected by seasonal variations, there is a potential for low cost, low carbon sustainable energy to be made available for local space heating and hot water throughout the year. The Coal Authority is advancing plans to convert the UK's abandoned coal mines from a liability to an asset of strategic importance to the UK. Dawdon is just one of 75 mine water treatment schemes across the UK that the Coal Authority operates. In total these schemes release circa 100MW of geothermal energy to the atmosphere that could be used for heating purposes. 25% of homes and businesses in the United Kingdom are in the coalfields and 9 of the 10 largest UK urban areas are over or adjacent to abandoned coal mines. This means that the Seaham Garden Village scheme has the potential to pave the way for the large-scale proliferation of mine energy district heating schemes across the coalfield communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the supply of low carbon heat from mine water to the Seaham Garden Village development. The site of the proposed Seaham Garden Village development is adjacent to the Coal Authority's Dawdon mine water treatment scheme. This scheme protects vital drinking water abstraction from Durham Magnesian Limestone, and pumps up to 150 litres of mine water per second to the surface for treatment. This mine water is warmed by geothermal processes to provide a continuous supply of water at 18 to 20degC. With mine water temperatures unaffected by seasonal variations, there is a potential for low cost, low carbon sustainable energy to be made available for local space heating and hot water throughout the year. The Coal Authority is advancing plans to convert the UK's abandoned coal mines from a liability to an asset of strategic importance to the UK. Dawdon is just one of 75 mine water treatment schemes across the UK that the Coal Authority operates. In total these schemes release circa 100MW of geothermal energy to the atmosphere that could be used for heating purposes. 25% of homes and businesses in the United Kingdom are in the coalfields and 9 of the 10 largest UK urban areas are over or adjacent to abandoned coal mines. This means that the Seaham Garden Village scheme has the potential to pave the way for the large-scale proliferation of mine energy district heating schemes across the coalfield communities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028620-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steven Saville
Contact Email
steven.saville@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000265736

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

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