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title: "Provision of Heat Network Feasibility Studies, Five Towns"
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# Provision of Heat Network Feasibility Studies, Five Towns

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02aef088-eb39-4dd3-bedd-a2e9c14e0baf

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Heat Network Feasibility Studies, Five Towns". This project, classified under the services category, aims to explore the creation of a low carbon District Heat Network using mine water heat in Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick, Hexham, and Morpeth. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 12 January 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 February 2022 and conclude by 31 October 2022. This open procurement process has an estimated value of £50,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in innovative low-carbon heating technologies. Companies specialising in feasibility studies, environmental consultancy, and renewable energy solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to sustainable development in the region while enhancing their own business growth.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council (NCC) are seeking to investigate the opportunity to create a low carbon District Heat Network (DHN) that utilises heat from mine water. This is a relatively new technology but is getting a lot of attention as an alternative (where existing mine structures exist) to natural gas as a low carbon heating source. NCC are looking to appoint a supplier to undertake feasibility studies for the towns of Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick, Hexham and Morpeth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c56e5d-8d1f-4155-8feb-3c413999ee4f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c56e5d-8d1f-4155-8feb-3c413999ee4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c56e5d-8d1f-4155-8feb-3c413999ee4f
  9th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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