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title: "Heat Network Zoning and Feasibility Study"
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# Heat Network Zoning and Feasibility Study

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1989b064-f611-4b4b-9d1a-878f39e72a80

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Heat Network Zoning and Feasibility Study. The study involves identifying potential heat network zones and conducting detailed technical and economic viability assessments. The procurement process was completed under the selective method, with a contract value of £105,500. The contract period is from 25th September 2023 to 31st March 2024, with the tender deadline being 14th August 2023. The study location is in the Newtown Area of Ashford, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Businesses in the consulting industry, particularly those experienced in energy and infrastructure planning, could benefit from bidding on this contract. Ashford Borough Council, the buying organisation, has listed detailed contact information and a weblink for further enquiries and engagement.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) was commissioning for; a heat network zoning study to be carried out for the whole of Ashford Town to identify potential strategic heat network zone(s) and determine potential core heat networks; and detailed technical appraisal and economic viability study for a heat network in the Newtown Area of Ashford, including masterplanning review. Awarded via Local Energy (LE) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59cadd82-5e47-494f-b509-c5d1c0cc0cf5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,500 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59cadd82-5e47-494f-b509-c5d1c0cc0cf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59cadd82-5e47-494f-b509-c5d1c0cc0cf5
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

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