Planning

ESCo for Cranbrook Heat Network Expansion

EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Mar 2023 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The East Devon District Council, acting as the buyer, has initiated a tender process for the expansion of the Cranbrook district heating network in the Energy and related services sector. The project aims to supply heat to new development areas, including residential and commercial spaces, in East Devon. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase with the title "ESCo for Cranbrook Heat Network Expansion." Key dates include a response deadline on 14th April 2023. The project will be delivered by an ESCo entity.

This tender opportunity presents potential growth avenues for businesses involved in energy services and district heating projects. Companies specializing in designing, building, operating, and maintaining energy infrastructure, particularly ESCos, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project offers a long-term opportunity with an anticipated contract duration of 80 years. As the successful bidder will be responsible for customer billing and infrastructure ownership, a strong track record in delivering similar projects and adhering to industry standards is vital for successful participation.

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Notice Title

ESCo for Cranbrook Heat Network Expansion

Notice Description

The project is the expansion of the Cranbrook district heating network in East Devon, to supply heat to new development areas of an additional c4,500 homes and 24,500m2 of commercial space including 3 new schools at Cranbrook new town. The project will benefit from decarbonised heat by connecting to an Energy from Waste facility (EFW) in Hill Barton via an interconnect pipe to SkyPark energy centre "The Interconnector Project". The interconnector will support the planned expansion of the Cranbrook new town through enabling the delivery of a Future Homes/Buildings Standard compliant energy solution. The project team have developed good working relationships with the Developers of the new homes and commercial spaces at Cranbrook as well as E.ON, the owner and operator of the existing network. The project will be delivered by an ESCo. EDDC will act as broker and facilitate the procurement of the ESCo. The procurement will be carried out by the Cranbrook Developers. Planning is already in place via the EDDC Local Development Order (LDO) for district heating dated July 2020. The proposed expansion area network length is anticipated to be c.98.6km, which will need to be installed by the ESCo. The total heat demand is estimated to be 34.05 GWh/yr, the anticipated diversified Peak demand for the expansion area is 12.5MW. An estimated 96.9% of this demand will be met by three EFW units, and an anticipated 3.1% from the existing gas CHP at Cranbrook Energy Centre. The total CHP heat capacity is approximately 10.4MW. The scheme includes thermal storage plant of a capacity of approximately 900m3 which will be located in the vicinity of the Cranbrook energy centre. This location is identified within the adopted Cranbrook plan. The intention is to secure additional carbon savings through further avoidance of gas CHP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single Energy Services Company (ESCo) will be procured to design, build, operate, maintain, owned and undertake customer billing for the expanded pipe network (energy centres will be provided by third parties). The procurement strategy will be set out in overview by EDDC with support from Devon County Council Procurement Services. However, the Cranbrook developer's alliance will be fully responsible for the procurement of the ESCo. A feasibility study has been carried out that has built the technical and economic case for the expansion. The successful bidder will need to develop the design to construction stage. This will involve coordination with the owner of the existing network (EOn), and the developer alliance. Construction of the network will need to be scheduled in order to ensure heat can be delivered to customers in line with developer programmes. The initial heat on will be expected by Q2 2024. This is anticipated in the first instance to be by connection to temporary energy centres. The successful bidder will then operate and maintain the network for the duration of the contract (currently anticipated to be 80 years) in line with industry best practices and the Heat Trust Scheme Standards with a subsequent move to market regulations once applicable. The successful bidder will be the owner of the new infrastructure (pipeline, thermal store, and heat interface units) and be responsible for customer billing. A supplier day took place in Exeter on Tuesday 21st March 2023. The slide deck as well as other relevant documents from the supplier day (including a questionnaire) can be found at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. This questionnaire be completed whether you were able to attend the supplier day or not. Please take the time to complete the feedback form as it will provide the project team with information on areas for improvement/greater clarity. The period for response closes on 14th April at Noon.

Renewal: This information is not available at this time as this is not a call for competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b659
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008854-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Naomi Harnett
Contact Email
nharnett@eastdevon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1395571746

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKDOWN HOUSE, BORDER ROAD, HEATHPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HONITON
Postcode
EX14 1EJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Honiton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth

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