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Facilitating the development of Heat Networks in BCP

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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14 Oct 2025 at 13:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for facilitating the development of Heat Networks in BCP was undertaken by The West of England Combined Authority. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on feasibility studies for heat network infrastructure. Located in the South West England region, the contracting process has been completed, with key dates including the awarding of the contract signed on 25th August 2025, and the contract running from 8th September 2025 to 30th January 2026. The procurement method adopted was limited competition, below threshold, ensuring tailored participation to align with the project's needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly those skilled in feasibility studies and heat network solutions. Due to the focus on reducing carbon footprints, businesses involved in sustainable energy solutions could see growth by collaborating on such initiatives. Large-scale enterprises like Ramboll UK Limited, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the type of businesses well-suited to these projects, highlighting the potential for other similar organisations to benefit by participating in future procurement processes aligned with sustainability objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facilitating the development of Heat Networks in BCP

Notice Description

As part of its overall objective of reducing its carbon footprint, BCP is looking to investigate the potential for heat network infrastructure in the area. An early feasibility study was completed in 2017 , focusing on an area known as Wessex Fields (consisting of the General Hospital and Business Park), with concept designs focused on gas-fired combined heat and power plants (CHP) as the primary heat source. Although the proposed solutions are no longer appropriate, the study demonstrated a networked solution is worth investigating further.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065226-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,723 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sandyp.singh@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMBOLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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