--- title: "Renewable Energy Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59f1a903-4af5-4bb8-85ea-18fecca53e08" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59f1a903-4af5-4bb8-85ea-18fecca53e08" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59f1a903-4af5-4bb8-85ea-18fecca53e08.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59f1a903-4af5-4bb8-85ea-18fecca53e08.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2023-06-28" --- # Renewable Energy Study Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59f1a903-4af5-4bb8-85ea-18fecca53e08 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59f1a903-4af5-4bb8-85ea-18fecca53e08) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59f1a903-4af5-4bb8-85ea-18fecca53e08.json) ## Summary The South Downs National Park Authority is seeking consultancy services for a Renewable Energy Study to inform the preparation of the South Downs Local Plan Review from 2022 to 2040. The study will focus on developing criteria for renewable energy allocation sites, engaging with stakeholders, and meeting climate change objectives. The procurement is open with a tender deadline of July 25, 2023, and a contract period from September 18, 2023, to January 31, 2024, with a value of £20,000. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the energy-efficiency consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in renewable energy projects and climate change mitigation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and businesses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom would find this opportunity particularly relevant due to the project's focus on the South Downs National Park area. ## Notice The purpose of the Renewable Energy Study is to inform the preparation of the South Downs Local Plan Review covering the plan period 2022 to 2040. SDNPA requires a consultancy to provide evidence base for a renewed Local Plan policy approach towards renewable energy, including: a-developing criteria for and assessing potential allocation sites for renewable, low carbon energy, including their technical suitability for the technology, mainly solar and wind, and their landscape and other impacts on the purposes of the National Park, including cumulative impacts and compatibility with the National Park's strategy for nature-based solutions to adapt and mitigate for climate change; b-Having engaged with local stakeholders, providing recommendations for a locally specific policy that would include support for community energy proposals and individual small scale schemes for domestic and other buildings; and c- identifying any other opportunities to provide support within the Local Plan Review for development that would help to meet the objectives of the Authority's Climate Change Adaptation Plan and Strategy. Additional information: SDNPA use an electronic sourcing portal to manage all tendering and quotation exercises and current and future contract opportunities can be viewed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns. In order to view the full documents available it is necessary to register with the portal. Registration is free and only has to be done once. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e067ac87-0c0b-4ae5-b0dd-b221539007e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Sep 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU29 9DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Midhurst | | Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2023 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e067ac87-0c0b-4ae5-b0dd-b221539007e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e067ac87-0c0b-4ae5-b0dd-b221539007e3 28th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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