--- title: "BE23183 - Heat Network Zoning Programme - Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ef311ca-b358-43b8-b58b-57bbba458b17" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ef311ca-b358-43b8-b58b-57bbba458b17" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ef311ca-b358-43b8-b58b-57bbba458b17.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ef311ca-b358-43b8-b58b-57bbba458b17.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BEIS" published: "2023-11-28" --- # BE23183 - Heat Network Zoning Programme - Framework Agreement Buyer: BEIS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ef311ca-b358-43b8-b58b-57bbba458b17 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ef311ca-b358-43b8-b58b-57bbba458b17) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ef311ca-b358-43b8-b58b-57bbba458b17.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is planning a procurement process titled "BE23183 - Heat Network Zoning Programme - Framework Agreement" in the industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. The buying organisation is BEIS, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, England. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date of 4th December 2023. The contract period will be from 12th March 2024 to 27th March 2028. This tender presents an opportunity for business growth for consultants specialised in architectural, construction, engineering, inspection, systems and technical consultancy, and research and development services. Another upcoming opportunity is the "Zoning Technical Consultants - Heat Networks" procurement initiated by DESNZ. This tender aims to set up a technical services framework for heat network zoning studies and programme delivery. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with an engagement end date of 22nd August 2023. The buying organisation BEIS is located at 1 Victoria Street, London, England. Suitable businesses for this tender include those offering architectural, construction, engineering, system consultancy, and research and development services. Small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations are encouraged to participate in this tender. ## Notice **** Please note, this is a Future Opportunity Notice and Not a Call for Competition **** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) wishes to establish a Framework Agreement of consultants to support the Heat Network. Background The Energy White Paper, Heat & Buildings Strategy, and Net Zero Strategy have committed to introducing heat network zoning in England by 2025. Heat network zoning will revolutionise the development of heat networks in towns and cities across England. By designating zones where heat networks offer the most cost-effective solution for decarbonising heat, local authorities and heat network developers can swiftly identify where new large-scale strategic heat networks should be constructed. This strategic approach aims to enhance the efficiency of the heat network development process, helping to streamline and target the multi-billion-pound investment needed to deliver heat networks on the scale required to meet the UK's net-zero goals. The development of the heat network zoning process will be supported by the Energy Act, providing the government with the authority to implement zoning in England. This will involve creating a nationwide methodology for identifying and designating heat network zones, establishing a Zoning Coordinator role, and possibly a Central Authority to oversee zoning at a national level. Access to skilled consultants is vital for the zoning process's success, and this procurement aims to establish a consultant framework as we move from the pilot phase towards a business-as-usual process in line with the national heat network zoning policy coming into force in 2025. ** Please refer to the attached document entitled ' BE23183 - Future Opportunity Notice' for further details on this upcoming requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445f0993-f7a9-4078-9802-11367a7a2921 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEIS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0NE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 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 ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 28 Nov 2023 at 10:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445f0993-f7a9-4078-9802-11367a7a2921 - 1 Aug 2023 at 13:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af29f0eb-e5e9-4f7e-bd7f-667423d6f958 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445f0993-f7a9-4078-9802-11367a7a2921 28th November 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af29f0eb-e5e9-4f7e-bd7f-667423d6f958 1st August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f964058d-0ef6-41e9-ae33-08ab1e7cf380 n/a ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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