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title: "Evaluation of the Heat Networks Investment Project"
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# Evaluation of the Heat Networks Investment Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57d1ab37-c8ee-430a-a7ca-77d19a0859de

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) awarded a contract for the external evaluation of the Heat Networks Investment Project, which supports the establishment of sustainable heat networks. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to research and development and consultancy. The tender was completed on 22nd December 2016, with the awarded contract's duration extending from 4th January 2017 to 15th December 2021. The total value of the contract is £850,000, and it was procured through an open tender procedure.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those with experience in energy projects and sustainability assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in research and development could find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. By competing for similar tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio in the growing sector of sustainable energy solutions, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) awarded a contract for an external evaluation of the Heat Networks Investment Project. This will involve the development of the underlying theory of change for the project, and undertaking a multi-phase evaluation of the initial pilot and main scheme structured around this theory of change. The evaluation consists of process, impact and economic elements. Heat Networks are series of pipes which share heat in the form of hot water or steam across multiple buildings, and HNIP makes significant capital funding available to support their expansion. HNIP is a Major Government Project which aims to deliver carbon savings and help to create a sustainable market. For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT. A guide price for this opportunity is betwenn PS700,000 to PS880,000 ex VAT (GBP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2f09af-eae4-45d3-bb78-865a6741b4a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2017 - 15 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £850,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RISKSOL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2017 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2f09af-eae4-45d3-bb78-865a6741b4a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2f09af-eae4-45d3-bb78-865a6741b4a2
  26th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=236473883
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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