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T26-056BUS Preliminary Market Engagement for Specialist Technical Services for Positive Energy District Pilot Project

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Derry City and Strabane District Council, involves a preliminary market engagement for obtaining specialist technical services related to the Positive Energy District (PED) Pilot Project in Strabane Town Centre. This initiative focuses on creating an energy-efficient urban area, producing net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The industry category encompasses a range of consultancy services, including technical analysis, energy efficiency, business analysis, and project management. Scheduled under the planning stage, the process includes an engagement milestone due by 17th April 2026. The project, valued at £2 million, is set within the United Kingdom, specifically Northern Ireland, and will adhere to the local devolved regulations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in energy, urban development, and management consultancy. Organisations capable of integrating different systems and managing renewable energy projects may find significant potential for business growth. The procurement method involves gathering insights from potential suppliers, which will guide the development of the procurement strategy and specification for future competitive tendering. Firms that provide comprehensive technical and consultancy services are well-suited to offer solutions and participate in shaping this innovative project aimed at enhancing sustainable urban infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26-056BUS Preliminary Market Engagement for Specialist Technical Services for Positive Energy District Pilot Project

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council plans to commence a robust, credible and transparent preliminary market engagement process to procure specialist technical services to assess the feasibility and support the design of a PS2m Positive Energy District (PED) Pilot project in Strabane Town Centre. PEDs, according to JPI Urban Europe, are "energy-efficient and energy-flexible urban areas or groups of connected buildings which produce net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and actively manage an annual local or regional surplus production of renewable energy. They require integration of different systems and infrastructures and interaction between buildings, the users and the regional energy, mobility and ICT systems while securing the energy supply and a good life for all in line with social, economic, and environmental sustainability." (Ref: JPI Urban Europe / SET Plan Action 3.2, "White Paper on Reference Framework for Positive Energy Districts and Neighbourhoods," Austria, 2020). The purpose of this preliminary market engagement (PME) is to gather insights and feedback from the market to inform the development of the procurement strategy and specification for the PED technical consultancy requirement as well as assisting Derry City and Strabane District Council to ensure that the most efficient and effective methods of procurement are considered. The first phase of the market engagement exercise will be participation from the supply base through the attached questionnaire. Responses to these questions will help Derry City and Strabane District Council gather comprehensive information about potential suppliers and the services they offer. This will allow us to make informed decisions regarding our specification and procurement strategy before entering the market with a full procurement competition. At this stage, any information gathered through this engagement exercise will solely inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process; and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Planning Information

Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067661
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028452-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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