--- title: "Department for Education Energy Pods for Schools, Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f390bce-bc57-4f6f-8ada-d121425abfd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f390bce-bc57-4f6f-8ada-d121425abfd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f390bce-bc57-4f6f-8ada-d121425abfd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f390bce-bc57-4f6f-8ada-d121425abfd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-11-04" --- # Department for Education Energy Pods for Schools, Market Engagement Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f390bce-bc57-4f6f-8ada-d121425abfd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f390bce-bc57-4f6f-8ada-d121425abfd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f390bce-bc57-4f6f-8ada-d121425abfd1.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking market engagement for Energy Pods for schools, led by Arcadis on their behalf. This project aims to research off-site opportunities, assess available solutions, and understand market demand. The engagement includes presentations on 22, 23, and 24 November 2022, followed by questionnaires due by 30 November 2022. The procurement stage is in planning, focusing on District Heating and related services in the CPV classifications. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in District Heating, Solar Energy, Heat-exchange units, Heat pumps, Prefabricated buildings, and related construction services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this market engagement conducted by the Department for Education. Interested parties can register for the online presentations to learn more about the Energy Pods project and contribute to shaping future delivery strategies in the construction and energy sectors. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) have commissioned a team of experts to deliver a research and innovation project known as Energy Pods and we need your help. Arcadis is leading the market engagement on behalf of the DfE. The DfE are seeking engagement from end users, potential Contractors, Suppliers and other interested parties about the DfE's proposals for off-site Energy Pods for schools. This will cover the enclosure/MEP equipment and extend to the enabling works required on site to receive the Energy Pod. The objective of this engagement is to research and assess the off-site opportunities, establish the extent of current solutions and technologies available and understand the appetite and scale from the market. This will help inform procurement planning in readiness for future delivery to meet the strategic direction. Market engagement will comprise a presentation which will delivered on three occasions, on 22, 23 and 24 November 2022, followed by questionnaires to be completed by attendees. A recording of the presentation will be made available. The engagement will explore other influential drivers of this research project such as practicalities of delivery, embodied carbon, material resource/sources, buildability and sequencing. Long-term requirements such as warranties and maintenance will need to be covered as well. The feedback from the questionnaires will be reviewed critically to ensure that the quality and requirements of the Energy Pod are preserved, whilst incorporating useful and pragmatic outcomes/observations. This will be part of a wider discussion within the team during design development. How can you help? * The DfE are undertaking research and seeking innovation in the provision of proposed energy pods at schools and wish to engage with the market. * The DfE will be delivering an online presentation, on three occasions as follows. Links to register via Eventbrite are available below. 22 November 2022, 9am to 11am 23 November 2022, 3pm to 5pm 24 November 2022, 9am to 11am * We have created a list of questions for our stakeholders to respond to and provide information, which are detailed in the attached briefing document. Links to the online questionnaires will be provided after the presentation, which should be completed by 30 November 2022. * Links to the online questionnaires will be provided after the presentation and we would like to hear from you by 30 November 2022. Where to sign up for more details * You can register to attend an online presentation on one of the following dates: 22 November 2022, 9am to 11am 23 November 2022, 3pm to 5pm 24 November 2022, 9am to 11am * You can register through Eventbrite, using the following: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/department-for-education-energy-pods-market-engagement-tickets-460826754227 * If you are unable to attend on these dates, you can request a recording of the presentation through the following email: dfe-energypods@arcadis.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a7ae31-d859-4770-a82a-5f1cdfdebd9d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 4 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2022 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09323000 - District heating - 09330000 - Solar energy - 42511100 - Heat-exchange units - 42511110 - Heat pumps - 44211000 - Prefabricated buildings - 44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts - 45000000 - Construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2022 at 17:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a7ae31-d859-4770-a82a-5f1cdfdebd9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a7ae31-d859-4770-a82a-5f1cdfdebd9d 4th November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fb1dd2d-ec23-48dc-83c1-3d3cf5f74417 DfE Energy Pods Market Engagement briefing document ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/department-for-education-energy-pods-market-engagement-tickets-460826754227 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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