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title: "Q050 Bolton Heat Network Detailed Project Development"
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# Q050 Bolton Heat Network Detailed Project Development

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9282c5f2-c4db-4d50-a1dd-c969de7cfc62

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is conducting a public procurement process titled "Q050 Bolton Heat Network Detailed Project Development" in the energy sector. The procurement, which falls under the services category, is in the award stage as of 1st May 2019, following the completion of the tender period that closed on 8th April 2019. The project includes two specific lots: updating the techno-economic work for a heat network in Bolton and developing a legal structure, procurement strategy, and assessment of commercial risks. The total contract value is set at £100,000, with the contract period effective from 23rd April 2019 to 22nd October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy services, legal consultancy, and project development, particularly those small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the allowance for their participation. Companies involved in techno-economic analysis and legal frameworks would be well-suited to compete, as the successful bids will lead to the enhancement of the Bolton Town Centre's heat network, potentially opening avenues for further contracts in energy efficiency projects and municipal collaborations in the future.

## Notice

The Council tendered for bids to deliver work in relation to the Bolton Town Centre/Raikes Lane Energy from Waste (EfW) heat network project, and procured against the following lots - Lot 1 - Technical (The Council to procure an Update of Techno-Economic Work) Lot 1 entails the preparation of a techno-economic case for a heat network for Bolton town centre with possible connection to Raikes Lane energy from waste facility, reflecting previous feasibility work, updated as necessary, to incorporate all potential costs and benefits. Lot 3 - Legal (The Council to procure Legal Structure, Procurement Strategy and Commercial Risk) Lot 3 entails the preparation of a draft legal structure in liaison with the council, a procurement strategy and the presentation of commercial risk. The Council will appoint a single Provider on the Contract against each Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fde9cea-094d-4b37-b41a-67ac76784cbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 22 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,305 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RAMBOLL; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 1 May 2019 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fde9cea-094d-4b37-b41a-67ac76784cbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fde9cea-094d-4b37-b41a-67ac76784cbc
  1st May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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