--- title: "Soft Market Test for the appointment of a Delivery Partner to deliver the Peterborough Integrated Renewables Infrastructure (PIRI) Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4d1121a-d32e-4fb6-89ee-82e241812235" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4d1121a-d32e-4fb6-89ee-82e241812235" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4d1121a-d32e-4fb6-89ee-82e241812235.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4d1121a-d32e-4fb6-89ee-82e241812235.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-24" --- # Soft Market Test for the appointment of a Delivery Partner to deliver the Peterborough Integrated Renewables Infrastructure (PIRI) Project Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4d1121a-d32e-4fb6-89ee-82e241812235 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4d1121a-d32e-4fb6-89ee-82e241812235) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4d1121a-d32e-4fb6-89ee-82e241812235.json) ## Summary Peterborough City Council is in the planning stage for appointing a Delivery Partner for the Peterborough Integrated Renewables Infrastructure (PIRI) Project. The primary aim is to achieve significant decarbonisation, aligning with Peterborough's goal to become a net-zero carbon city by 2030. The PIRI project, initiated in 2019, involves the establishment of heat and power networks along with electric vehicle (EV) charging provisions. The project's soft market test is currently ongoing, with key engagement activities scheduled to end by 1st November 2024. Located in Peterborough, England, the project falls under the Public Utilities industry category, with an estimated value of £70 million. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in public utilities, energy management services, and renewable infrastructure. Organisations with a strong track record in delivering large-scale renewable energy projects, particularly those that contribute to decarbonisation objectives, will find this tender highly suitable. By participating in the PIRI project, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also support city-wide initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Interested parties must contact Peterborough City Council by 1st November 2024 to engage in the soft market test and provide their expertise towards shaping the project before its official market launch. ## Notice Peterborough City Council (the Council) recognises that the adverse impact of climate change is significant, and that urgent action needs to be taken. The Council has therefore committed to ambitious decarbonisation targets, including taking action to make the Council's activities net zero by 2030 and to help Peterborough become a net-zero carbon city by the same year. Peterborough is one of the cities in DESNZ's Heat Network Zoning (HNZ) Pilot. Zoning maps for Peterborough can be found via the following links. The map identifies 53GWh of potential mandatable demand in the immediate area of PIRI and over 200GWh across Peterborough: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-network-zoning-maps The Peterborough Integrated Renewables Infrastructure (PIRI) project is a pivotal step for the Council to achieve its ambitions. The project started in 2019 with an initial heat mapping and masterplan study, which demonstrated the significant benefits of establishing a network that would utilise Peterborough's Energy Recovery Facility (PERF) to deliver low carbon heat and electrical power to businesses and showed how it could be viable. The project scope includes both a heat and power network and EV charging provision. The Council has agreed a number of objectives for the PIRI project, the headlines ones being as follows: * Support the net zero ambitions for the Council and the City by significantly reducing carbon emissions through PIRI activity. * Provide an ongoing viable delivery model for the heat and power networks, for which the Council's contribution is limited to: i) the identified capital contribution of PS13.5m GHNF funding ii) the heat produced by the PERF, subject to compliance with the subsidy control regime ii) the provision of electricity, at a price to be agreed between the Council and its PIRI partner. Peterborough City Council is inviting organisations interested in partnering with the Authority to deliver the services and meet the objectives of the PIRI project, to review the Soft Market Test Brief. The purpose of this exercise is to enable potentially interested organisations, with appropriate expertise and relevant experience, to provide their thoughts on the project before it is launched to the market. Following receipt of the SMT Briefing the Council will engage in one to one meetings with organisations which it believes have appropriate expertise and experience to deliver the project. Organisations interested in viewing the Soft Market Test should contact the City Council using the Contact Details above by no later than 17:00, 1st November 2024. Please note that the Soft Market Test does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council and the Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered. The Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in the soft market test exercise. Any procurement of any services by the Council in relation to this So ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c846606-bdf6-49e5-b21f-db87e60c8b53 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | 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 | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE2 8TY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground | | Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire | | 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 - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 65000000 - Public utilities - 71314200 - Energy-management services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 15:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c846606-bdf6-49e5-b21f-db87e60c8b53 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c846606-bdf6-49e5-b21f-db87e60c8b53 24th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-network-zoning-maps - https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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