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title: "Plymouth District Heat Cluster Feasibility Study"
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# Plymouth District Heat Cluster Feasibility Study

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8313313a-246d-4a80-aabb-b9dcfdcd8ee7

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking a consultancy for the Plymouth District Heat Cluster Feasibility Study. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of a localised district heating cluster in the Sutton Harbour area of Plymouth, focusing on shallow geothermal opportunities. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender closing on 17th May 2024. The contract period is set to run from 3rd June 2024 to 30th September 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in feasibility studies, particularly in the services sector, to engage in a project that aims to develop a district heating cluster. Businesses interested in sustainable energy solutions and geothermal technologies are well-suited to compete in this tender process. The buying organisation, West of England Combined Authority, will play a key role in awarding the contract for this project.

## Notice

The Combined Authority seeks to appoint a consultancy to support Plymouth District Heat Cluster Feasibility Study. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of a localised district heating cluster in the Sutton Harbour area of Plymouth with a primary focus on assessing the shallow geothermal opportunities within the local area. The study has a specific focus on identifying a connected solution for the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) site as a key anchor load, alongside other local buildings. The Mayoral Combined Authority uses ATAMIS as its e-procurement system. Suppliers will need to register at https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/074c1bca-8882-4e40-99e7-d4e9b027e634 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/074c1bca-8882-4e40-99e7-d4e9b027e634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/074c1bca-8882-4e40-99e7-d4e9b027e634
  24th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/917953d1-1b4f-46e9-9e54-82038f684e08
  ITQ - Plymouth District Heat Cluster Feasibility Study (final)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a53cbbe3-ad41-4ae3-a526-f5bd16a670a7
  Terms Conditions for Service Contracts 070224

## Notice URLs

- https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome

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