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Facilitating the development of Heat Networks in BCP

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 13:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority oversaw a procurement process titled "Facilitating the development of Heat Networks in BCP." The contract, located in the United Kingdom, covers the industry category of services, specifically focusing on feasibility studies within heat network developments. The process is now at the 'Award' stage and was initiated as a limited competition due to its below threshold nature. The contract's active dates range from 8th September 2025 to 30th January 2026, following a signed agreement on 25th August 2025. This initiative aligns with BCP's carbon reduction goals by exploring heat network infrastructure possibilities, originally assessed in 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy infrastructure, environmental services, and sustainable development to expand their portfolios. The awarded supplier, Ramboll UK Limited, exemplifies the aptness of large-scale companies with a robust background in feasibility studies and sustainable development projects. Enterprises with expertise in heat network technology and operational scale to meet the needs of regional authorities like the West of England Combined Authority stand well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, aiming to foster business growth and innovative contributions to regional 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-05cc63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065227-2025
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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