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title: "Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Study"
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# Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Study

Buyer: CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a4c50c3-7c56-42a7-86f3-2e4908f5670d

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## Summary

Charnwood Borough Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Study," which focuses on the environmental planning sector. The opportunity is aimed at appointing consultants to assess the potential for renewable energy in Charnwood, with results intended to guide the local plan through to 2036. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2018, following a deadline for document requests on 3rd August 2018. The contract is set to commence on 14th August 2018 and will run until 27th October 2018, with an estimated contract value of £25,000 and a minimum value of £20,000, awarded via an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, particularly those with expertise in environmental consulting and sustainable practices. Businesses specialising in renewable energy assessments and environmental planning would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as they can provide the necessary evidence to support Charnwood's local energy targets. Engaging in this tender could enhance their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with local government authorities.

## Notice

Charnwood Borough Council is seeking to appoint suitably experienced consultants to provide evidence on the technical potential for renewable and low carbon energy across the borough of Charnwood. The evidence is needed to inform targets in the emerging Charnwood Local Plan which cover the period to 2036. The last date for request of documents is the 3rd August 2018, with tenders to be returned at 12 Noon on the 10th August 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4350823-4c33-40d4-bab7-cbd70bf84a40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 27 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,120 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Southfields |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND USE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2018 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4350823-4c33-40d4-bab7-cbd70bf84a40
- 16 Jul 2018 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c05079f-66b2-49c0-8799-6a1a5b595c9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4350823-4c33-40d4-bab7-cbd70bf84a40
  13th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c05079f-66b2-49c0-8799-6a1a5b595c9d
  16th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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