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title: "B&NES Heat Network Feasibility Study"
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# B&NES Heat Network Feasibility Study

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71b281cb-67e7-4a6b-8850-ed6634174285

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority has recently completed an open procurement process for a feasibility study focused on heat networks in Northeast Somerset, specifically targeting areas such as Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Peasedown St John, and surrounding villages. This process was classified under the industry category of feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis, with a specific CPV code of 71241000. The procurement stage is in the award phase, having been awarded to Sustainable Energy Ltd. The contract covers the period from 14th March 2025 to 1st August 2025, valued at £39,100. The primary aim of the study is to explore potential heat network opportunities and assess their technical and economic viability. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the threshold, and it concluded its tender period on 5th March 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses working in environmental consultancy, energy services, or engineering industries, particularly those skilled in conducting feasibility studies. The focus on heat networks indicates potential for involvement in developing sustainable energy solutions within the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered particularly suitable for this tender, highlighting an avenue for niche expertise and innovative solutions. Contracting with prominent regional authorities such as the West of England Combined Authority can provide significant growth and networking opportunities for successful bidders, paving the way for future collaborations in renewable energy sectors.

## Notice

The MCA require an investigation into potential opportunities for heat networks in Northeast Somerset around the settlements of Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Peasedown St John, Paulton, and the surrounding villages. The aim of the study is to identify heating, cooling, and power demand loads, and heat supply opportunities, for the purposes of heat network scheme development. The exercise will identify, evaluate, and prioritise potential heat network opportunities, and any potential schemes will be fully modelled to understand whether a heat network is technically and economically viable, with recommendations for potential phasing, timeline, key dependencies, and constraints.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ba6153-2182-4c87-b418-f5ac311d95d7 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,100 |
| 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ba6153-2182-4c87-b418-f5ac311d95d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ba6153-2182-4c87-b418-f5ac311d95d7
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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