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title: "District Heat Network Study"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-12-18"
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# District Heat Network Study

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8746fa3d-eec8-40b5-808b-310c7fd02c10

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "District Heat Network Study," aiming to explore the feasibility of a District Heat Network using heat from mine water as an innovative low-carbon heating source. This procurement falls under the industry category of energy services, specifically related to petroleum products and energy utilities. The open tender was published on 18th December 2019, with a submission deadline set for 10th January 2020, after which the contract is expected to commence on 16th January 2020 and run until 31st May 2020. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total budget of £27,750. The tender process follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy services, particularly those focused on innovative energy solutions and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience or interest in renewable energy technologies, especially those related to heating systems or environmental solutions, would find this procurement particularly relevant. The focus on mine water heat extraction offers a unique niche for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in low-carbon energy projects as local authorities increasingly seek sustainable alternatives to traditional energy sources.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council (NCC) are seeking to investigate the opportunity to create a District Heat Network (DHN) that utilises heat from mine water. This is a relatively new technology but is getting a lot of attention as an alternative (where existing mine structures exist) to natural gas as a low carbon heating source.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a96d70-bfdc-49b9-8e2e-283041ee5ce8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2020 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,750 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2019 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a96d70-bfdc-49b9-8e2e-283041ee5ce8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a96d70-bfdc-49b9-8e2e-283041ee5ce8
  18th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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