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# District Heat Networks Techno-Economic Feasibility Study

Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-610ee03d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Borough of Poole is conducting a procurement process for a "District Heat Networks Techno-Economic Feasibility Study" within the energy and related services industry. The competitive procurement, which follows an open procedure, is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd January 2017. The study aims to evaluate potential heat network opportunities in the Town Centre North region of Poole, UK. The contract period extends from 3rd January 2017 to 3rd August 2017, with a total estimated value of £39,953. The submission deadline for this opportunity was 23rd November 2016, and the initial tender was published on 28th October 2016.

This feasibility study presents opportunities for businesses focused on technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in energy solutions and network assessments. Companies capable of delivering detailed feasibility analyses, techno-economic modelling, and engaging with local stakeholders will be well-positioned to compete. As the project will contribute to regional low carbon energy initiatives, firms with a track record in environmentally-friendly solutions and a collaborative approach with public authorities may find significant growth prospects through this contract.

## Notice

This ITQ is for a techno-economic feasibility study which builds on the work undertaken for the 2016 Energy Masterplan undertaken by Ramboll and commissioned by the Borough of Poole (BoP), with support from the Heat Network Delivery Unit (HNDU). The Energy Masterplan recommended the further investigation of two heat network opportunities, yet due to budget constraints the Council would like to progress only one network to detailed techno-economic feasibility. The appointed consultant will be required to assess the cluster as follows: - Town Centre North, using gas CHP to connect to with new development on the land adjacent to the Dolphin Shopping Centre, Dolphin Swimming Poole, the Lighthouse and possible connections to the Hospital and nearby commercial and multi-residential units. This techno-economic feasibility study will require a detailed assessment and evaluation of the technical and economic aspects of developing the identified heat network, including potential heat sources, heat network route feasibility and costs, connection method to and consultation with potential heat consumers and the techno-economic model that informs the business case for the project. The appointed consultant is required to undertake a detailed analysis to test whether the above cluster is viable. The Council encourages a low risk approach yet welcomes the identification of expansion opportunities, upon the condition that the network is investable as from its initial phase. The level of detail shall provide a sufficient confidence in regard to the project feasibility, costs and the willingness of heat consumers to connect to the heat network in order for a decision to be made to progress to detailed project development. Key tasks include: technical feasibility and options appraisal; scheme definition and concept design; phasing analysis; detailed techno-economic modelling; development of financial model; initial scheme-specific business model/commercial structures options identification & evaluation; delivery programme. The study should also be in such a format as to contribute to the preparation of an evidence base which will support local and regional policies and initiatives to increase the use of decentralised and low carbon energy in the BoP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec62a9a8-2871-48c1-b804-81279fe64a8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 3 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,953 |
| 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 | BOROUGH OF POOLE |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Parkstone |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENFIELD NORDIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 13:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec62a9a8-2871-48c1-b804-81279fe64a8a
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec62a9a8-2871-48c1-b804-81279fe64a8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec62a9a8-2871-48c1-b804-81279fe64a8a
  28th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6dcf7f22-1d9d-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.poole.gov.uk/

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