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Pulteney Gate Hydro - Feasibility

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 15:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for the "Pulteney Gate Hydro - Feasibility" project. This initiative falls under the services category and is focused on conducting a feasibility study for a hydro power installation at Pulteney Weir to support decarbonisation efforts in Bath. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, without competition, and the process has been awarded to TLS Renewable Consulting Ltd. The contract commenced on 20th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st May 2026. The project is situated in Bath, United Kingdom, within the UKK12 region, offering potential integration with the Bath Major Assets Energy Network (BMAEN).

The contract presents significant opportunities for firms active in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in feasibility studies and hydroelectric systems. Businesses similar in profile to TLS Renewable Consulting Ltd, especially SMEs with expertise in sustainability and energy solutions, can benefit greatly from participating in similar public procurement processes. Such tenders enable companies to showcase their technical skills, forge relationships with public entities like Bath & North East Somerset Council, and enhance their portfolios with projects supporting public infrastructure and environmental goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pulteney Gate Hydro - Feasibility

Notice Description

Replacement of the radial gate by Pulteney Weir, with a hydro power installation, to feed into a potential Bath Major Assets Energy Network (BMAEN),supporting decarbonisation at the Guildhall, Pump Rooms, and other locations to be considered. - a detailed feasibility study into an Archimedes Screw Hydro Scheme at the location of the radial gate adjacent to Pulteney Weir, Bath

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067582-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£74,473 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 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
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLS RENEWABLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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