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23 Aug 2024 at 15:44

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15 Feb 2023 at 09:44

Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy (DfE) has awarded a contract for the management of a Geothermal Demonstrator Project titled "ID 4368396 DfE - Geothermal Demonstrator Project". The industry category for this project is "Energy and related services", and it will take place in Northern Ireland, specifically at the Stormont Estate for the shallow geothermal system and Greenmount in Co Antrim for the deep geothermal system. The project encompasses an overarching Communications and Marketing initiative along with two feasibility studies. The overall value of the contract is £3,270,000 with an amendment value of £270,000 to support additional project phases. The contract commenced on 13th February 2023 and will span a duration of 750 days. Tetra Tech Consulting NI Ltd has been awarded the contract, which is currently in the Award stage.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in energy services, thermal power plant construction, and marketing services related to large-scale energy projects. Businesses proficient in energy efficiency consultancy, geothermal system development, and project management will find this project well-suited to their expertise. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing wide competition and ensuring transparency. Tetra Tech Consulting NI Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has secured this contract, indicating that businesses with substantial industry experience and capability in managing complex and multidisciplinary projects have a competitive edge in such tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 4368396 DfE - Geothermal Demonstrator Project

Notice Description

The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking a Contractor to manage a demonstrator project comprised of an overarching Communications and Marketing project and two feasibility studies, one for a shallow geothermal system, on the Stormont Estate and one for a deep geothermal system at Greenmount in Co Antrim. The Contract will commence upon Contract award (expected December 2022/ early January 2023) for 8 months with one option to extend for any period up to, and including, 3 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for the Economy (DfE) has a contract in place for the management of a demonstrator project comprising of an overarching Communications and Marketing project and two feasibility studies, one for a shallow geothermal system, on the Stormont Estate and one for a deep geothermal system at Greenmount in Co Antrim.

Options: There is one option to extend for any period up to, and including, 3 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038014
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027138-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products

09321000 - Hot water

09330000 - Solar energy

09331100 - Solar collectors for heat production

09332000 - Solar installation

31682000 - Electricity supplies

38436410 - Thermal regulators for mechanical shakers with heating plates

44111520 - Thermal insulating material

45251140 - Thermal power plant construction work

45321000 - Thermal insulation work

65310000 - Electricity distribution

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,970,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20233 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
Department for the Economy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tetra Tech Consulting NI Ltd

Further Information

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