T26-056BUS Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 14:28

Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the "Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)." This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically marketing management, technical analysis, and energy-efficiency consultancy services, with a gross value of £200,000. Based in Strabane Town Centre, Northern Ireland, the tender aims to support a pilot project for a Positive Energy District, in line with the EU Green Deal's sustainability goals. This active tender, part of the Open Procedure Method, is accepting submissions until 7 August 2026, with the awarded contract period expected to commence on 23 September 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2027. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically via etendersNI, ensuring alignment with the submission criteria detailed in the CfT documents.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in energy systems, project management, and economic development. Participants in the EU Intelligent Cities Challenge, such as Derry City and Strabane District Council, seek to leverage local and international expertise, creating growth prospects for firms that can contribute to the comprehensive development and execution of Positive Energy District initiatives. Companies that provide integrated and sustainable solutions in various consultancy domains, including business and technical analysis, are well-positioned to benefit from this strategic initiative, potentially opening doors to further collaborations in European sustainable development projects.

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Notice Title

T26-056BUS Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)

Notice Description

This ITT has been issued by Derry City and Strabane District Council (the Council) for the Provision of "Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)". The focus of this tender is the Positive Energy District (PED) element of the Smart Derry Strabane programme. It includes a proposed PS2m investment to support the development of a pilot project exploring the feasibility and investment roadmap to establishing a Positive Energy District (PED) in Strabane Town Centre. Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) is among 64 locations across Europe selected to participate in the prestigious EU Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC). This initiative brings together over 120 cities from across Europe and beyond, with the goal of accelerating their green and digital transitions. Through the ICC, DCSDC has leveraged expertise from both local and EU specialists to drive its transformation by developing a Local Green Deals (LGD). A LGD is a strategic framework that integrates existing policies, such as sustainable energy and climate action plans, circular economy strategies, and economic development programs, into a unified action plan aligned with the EU Green Deal. Crucially, these plans are stakeholder-driven, empowering businesses, residents, and public sector organisations to take an active role in enhancing economic competitiveness, social resilience and shaping a sustainable future. As part of the ICC, Ulster University developed a concept report exploring the potential of establishing a Positive Energy District (PED) in Strabane (see Appendix 1 attached), this report played a key role in shaping Strabane's EU Local Green Deal (see Appendix 2 attached). 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067661
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062390-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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