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title: "Blackburn and Darwen Town Centres Heat Network Feasibility Study"
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# Blackburn and Darwen Town Centres Heat Network Feasibility Study

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-112d2043-0564-4ef1-977b-12496046c5cf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Blackburn and Darwen Town Centres Heat Network Feasibility Study" by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council involves appointing a Consultant to conduct a detailed technical and economic study for a low carbon heat network in Blackburn and Darwen Town Centres. The procurement is under the main procurement category of services, with a contract value of £100,000. The tender deadline is 24th May 2024, with a contract period starting from 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2024. The buyer organisation, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, located in England, has initiated this tender under an open procedure.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the research and experimental development services as well as research and development consultancy services sectors to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to bid for this contract. Businesses interested in providing expertise in low carbon technologies and heat networks can benefit from this tender. The award has already been granted to Greenfield Nordic Ltd, showcasing the potential for further collaborations and growth in the clean energy sector.

## Notice

Blackburn and Darwen Borough Council (BwDBC) are looking to appoint a Consultant to undertake and prepare a detailed technical appraisal and economic viability study into the establishment of a low carbon heat network covering the Town Centres in Blackburn and Darwen towns. The outputs of the techno-economic feasibility study shall provide the necessary evidence/information to inform the Council's Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP), in terms of delivering on the objective of decarbonisation of heating.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6019660d-4a42-4257-9cf7-e50a2aa123c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,691 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENFIELD NORDIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6019660d-4a42-4257-9cf7-e50a2aa123c5
- 24 Apr 2024 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1fd0658-f113-4f30-8e37-84d208e7ed2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6019660d-4a42-4257-9cf7-e50a2aa123c5
  17th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1fd0658-f113-4f30-8e37-84d208e7ed2d
  24th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=35d4c0f5-2402-ef11-812a-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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