--- title: "Heat Distribution Systems Research - Supplier Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63f138e7-b766-4179-8cf3-41dc10f523b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63f138e7-b766-4179-8cf3-41dc10f523b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63f138e7-b766-4179-8cf3-41dc10f523b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63f138e7-b766-4179-8cf3-41dc10f523b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2019-05-10" --- # Heat Distribution Systems Research - Supplier Engagement Event Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63f138e7-b766-4179-8cf3-41dc10f523b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63f138e7-b766-4179-8cf3-41dc10f523b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63f138e7-b766-4179-8cf3-41dc10f523b5.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Heat Distribution Systems Research - Supplier Engagement Event." This event is scheduled for 3rd May 2019, from 10 am to 12 pm, at their Conference Centre located at 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET. The engagement has a deadline for expressions of interest set for 14th June 2019. The procurement relates to the supply of research services focused on domestic heating systems and is being run through the Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets (HELGA) dynamic purchasing system. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in energy efficiency, heating technology, or consultancy services related to building performance. Companies involved in the supply of heating materials, installation services, or energy advisory support would find this a fitting competition. Interested participants should ensure they are registered as appointed suppliers on the HELGA framework by 13th May 2019 to be eligible to bid, encouraging collaboration and innovation in improving the efficiency of domestic heating systems. ## Notice The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's Energy will be holding a supplier engagement event with the details as follows: When: 10am-12pm Friday 3rd May 2019 Where: Conference Centre, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET To sign up to the event, please use the following link to Eventbrite: https://heatdistributionsystems.eventbrite.co.uk The password is 'heatdistribution'. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is hosting a supplier engagement event to share our plans for a seven-month research project on domestic heat distribution systems. This research will consolidate and increase our understanding of existing domestic heat distribution systems and identify opportunities to improve their performance. The project will be split into two separate Lots with the following aims: Lot 1 - Review of current heat distribution systems * To consolidate and increase our understanding of domestic heat distribution systems including current technologies, operating principles and their history * To review both present and past design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance practices * To assess the current and potential market for heat distribution systems * To identify applicable standards, policies and regulations * To better understand capital, installation, operation, and maintenance costs * To build up an evidence base of heat distribution systems across the current housing stock Lot 2 - Potential for improved performance of heat distribution systems * To review the technical performance and maintenance of heat distribution systems * To identify measures (e.g. actions or products) to improve their performance * To analyse the energy and cost savings of the identified measures * To assess the current and potential market for performance-enhancing products Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets (HELGA) This research project will be procured through the Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets (HELGA) dynamic purchasing system which is run by the Crown Commercial Service. This will be run through HELGA Service 1 - Energy Advisory, Design and Technical Services under the following filters: * Heat networks, space heating, and domestic heating (including heat pumps) * Energy efficiency in buildings Full details of this requirement will be shared with appointed HELGA suppliers when the competition launches. To be eligible to bid into this project, you will have to be an appointed supplier on HELGA by 13th May 2019. If you are interested in this project, we encourage you to sign up to HELGA as soon as possible as it can take up to 15 working days for the CCS to process your application. Instructions on how to register on HELGA can be found in the 'Other Information' section below and we hope to have a representative from the CCS at the event to answer any questions you may have about HELGA and the tendering process. Additional information: Please note - as space may be limited at this event, places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To ensure the widest spread of supplier are able to join us on the 3rd May, we also request that only one representative per organisation attends the event, if possible. How to sign up to HELGA: The first step is to register as a supplier at: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ You must then fill in two sets of questionnaires: a general supplier set-up questionnaire and one specific to HELGA. After this, the Crown Commercial Service will assess your application and register you as a supplier. This may take up to 15 working days. Your application to join HELGA will not be assessed until you complete both questionnaires. For further information you can visit the following websites where you can download a bid pack: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#utilitiesandfuels https://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/contracts/rm3824 If you have any further questions regarding the registration process, please contact helgadps@crowncommercial.gov.uk. PLEASE NOTE: documents used from the event on 3 May 2019 have now been added. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d1d5bb-2481-4bbe-aeec-07ed084e5f9e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jun 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 39721000 - Domestic cooking or heating equipment - 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials - 44115220 - Heating materials - 44163121 - Heating pipes - 44621000 - Radiators and boilers - 45331100 - Central-heating installation work - 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 10 May 2019 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d1d5bb-2481-4bbe-aeec-07ed084e5f9e - 15 Apr 2019 at 09:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d1d5bb-2481-4bbe-aeec-07ed084e5f9e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d1d5bb-2481-4bbe-aeec-07ed084e5f9e 10th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/974e9845-c18c-4675-8c55-3f6d77880c44 Supplier Engagement Day Slides 3 May 2019 ## Notice URLs - https://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/contracts/rm3824 - https://heatdistributionsystems.eventbrite.co.uk - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#utilitiesandfuels - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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