Planning

Exeter District Heating Network Prior Information Notice

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Planning

31 Aug 2023 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, along with other key public sector institutions in Exeter, is planning a procurement process for the Exeter District Heating Network. This project aims to find a low-carbon energy solution for the city, in line with national decarbonisation targets. The estimated contract value is £250 million. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals outlining their approach and experience via the University of Exeter's CTM portal. The deadline for future notices for this tender is July 3, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for energy companies specialising in sustainable energy solutions to compete for the development of a city-wide low-carbon energy solution for Exeter. Businesses with expertise in district heating technologies, city energy solutions, and sustainable energy delivery models are well-suited to participate. The tender process is in the planning stage, and interested bidders can engage with the University of Exeter and other key stakeholders to showcase their capabilities in delivering cost-effective and resilient energy solutions.

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Notice Title

Exeter District Heating Network Prior Information Notice

Notice Description

The public sector anchor institutions of Exeter (Exeter City Council, University of Exeter, Exeter College, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS FT) wish to work collaboratively to find a city-wide low carbon energy solution that is cost effective and resilient. Our organisations have made commitments through a Civic Partnership Agreement to deliver a net zero solution for the city by 2030, commitments which are aligned to national government driven decarbonisation targets. All low carbon technologies are in-scope In this exercise although we are particularly interested in district heating solutions. The current combined energy consumption of the partners in-scope is estimated to be around 60 GWH per annual.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The stakeholder group are interested in hearing from existing or new energy companies working in the sustainable energy sector how a system approach to delivering low carbon heat could be applied to Exeter. The current combined energy consumption of the partners in-scope is estimated to be around 60 GWH per annual. The group would welcome a short document of no more than 4 pages of A4 identifying: 1. The potential for a city-wide low carbon energy solution, 2. A statement supporting why the technology is likely to represent good value for money to the tax-payer 3. Estimated timescales for delivery of your approach 4. The operational longevity of your approach and ability to retrofit emerging technologies to it 5. The typical financial models you use to deliver schemes 6. Your organisations experience and skill in developing and implementing a solution to this challenge. Interested parties should submit their document via the University of Exeter CTM portal as a response to project ref: DHN - 001. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is published on behalf of the below key stakeholders Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: Barrack Rd, Exeter Exeter College: Hele Rd, Exeter Exeter City Council: Paris St, Exeter Devon County Council: Topsham Rd, Exeter

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f881
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025631-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42515000 - District heating boiler

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2024Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Dave Burchill
Contact Email
d.burchill@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11111111

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
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
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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