--- title: "CCSN17A08 - Cost analysis of future heat infrastructure options" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49f071b6-3c66-44b3-a3a9-2e8f23e55370" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49f071b6-3c66-44b3-a3a9-2e8f23e55370" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49f071b6-3c66-44b3-a3a9-2e8f23e55370.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49f071b6-3c66-44b3-a3a9-2e8f23e55370.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-06-07" --- # CCSN17A08 - Cost analysis of future heat infrastructure options Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49f071b6-3c66-44b3-a3a9-2e8f23e55370 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49f071b6-3c66-44b3-a3a9-2e8f23e55370) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49f071b6-3c66-44b3-a3a9-2e8f23e55370.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking submissions for the tender titled "CCSN17A08 - Cost analysis of future heat infrastructure options", focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. Located in London, this procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for Tuesday, 20th June 2017, at 13:00hrs. The tender period ends on 21st June 2017, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 10th July 2017, concluding on 15th December 2017. This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-equipped in research and consultancy services. Businesses specialised in energy infrastructure analysis or those with relevant experience in providing strategic consultancy could find this procurement particularly advantageous. Interested parties should ensure they are registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to respond promptly and compete for this contract. ## Notice Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is Tuesday 20th June 2017, 13:00hrs Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af914f3c-a1c7-4af5-8766-96a6811e5a66 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 15 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2017 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af914f3c-a1c7-4af5-8766-96a6811e5a66 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af914f3c-a1c7-4af5-8766-96a6811e5a66 7th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f132b4ee-5e37-4bc3-b5c3-942687b91d84 Appendix A - Terms of Participation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1530605-6e5b-4e84-be2f-6aede658b7b1 Appendix B - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5c7bd29-3cd7-4441-a962-8f125261e051 Appendix C - Terms & Conditions for Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8a27a20-190f-4523-8318-a7b11006842d Appendix D - Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5707bb03-9d8e-4df8-a6da-b3d1ad726c07 Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d05c50b-fc76-40bf-9f22-06f0a75598d0 Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95621c72-3fd4-43f1-90f6-c421895f9b44 Contracts Finder Advertisement ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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