--- title: "Bristol Heating Compliance Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58f18a50-3f4d-4dab-9be5-61b01cc4789c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58f18a50-3f4d-4dab-9be5-61b01cc4789c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58f18a50-3f4d-4dab-9be5-61b01cc4789c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58f18a50-3f4d-4dab-9be5-61b01cc4789c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD" published: "2025-01-29" --- # Bristol Heating Compliance Project Buyer: CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58f18a50-3f4d-4dab-9be5-61b01cc4789c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58f18a50-3f4d-4dab-9be5-61b01cc4789c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58f18a50-3f4d-4dab-9be5-61b01cc4789c.json) ## Summary Constellia Public Ltd, in conjunction with the Housing and Landlord Services Team within Bristol City Council, is planning the "Bristol Heating Compliance Project." This project, focusing on district heating, aims to ensure compliance with forthcoming Heat Networks Consumer Protection Regulations. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is described in the notice published on 29th January 2025. The project will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2025, with an allocated budget of £100,000. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 5pm on 12th February 2025, with this procurement being facilitated through Constellia’s Neutral Vendor System. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in consulting on regulatory compliance and energy management within the housing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Ideal competitors should possess expertise in developing compliant operational processes and strategies, specifically relating to heat network metering, billing, and customer policies. This tender provides a chance to contribute to strategic transformations within a major city council, presenting a prestigious portfolio opportunity for winning businesses. ## Notice Following a Regulation Readiness Review carried out in 2025 Constellia on behalf of the Housing and Landlord Services Team within Bristol City Council requires consultancy support to help us prepare for all aspects of the forthcoming Heat Networks Consumer Protection Regulations. The support, to be delivered within financial year 2025/25, should include the following: * A review of BCC's "as-is" processes including compliance with the existing Heat Network Metering and Billing regulations * A comprehensive review of BCC's processes in line with the forthcoming Regulations, to include: o Desktop efficiency reviews of all existing schemes o Development of compliant heat supply agreements o Development of vulnerable customer policies and a Priority Services register o Development of a heat network debt policy including full analysis of existing arrears profile o Strategic review of metering and billing policies and processes, to include all aspects of tariff setting o Resource mapping o Repairs and maintenance specification o Customer comms strategy including development of a new move-in process o Identification of funding opportunities including via the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) * A final detailed report detailing all actions required for BCC to become, and remain, complaint with the new Regulations Interested suppliers are asked to email Stuart Hinde by 5pm on the 12th February expressing an interest in the project alongside case studies or similar demonstrating an ability to deliver the contract. Suppliers must also be registered with Constellia's Neutral Vendor Marketplace. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcbb360-e6d6-49f8-8b77-d3c88a6053d5 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Call off from Constellia's Neutral Vendor System | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 5HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09323000 - District heating ## Release History - 29 Jan 2025 at 16:23 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcbb360-e6d6-49f8-8b77-d3c88a6053d5 - 29 Jan 2025 at 14:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcbb360-e6d6-49f8-8b77-d3c88a6053d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abcbb360-e6d6-49f8-8b77-d3c88a6053d5 29th January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.constellia.net/users/supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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