--- title: "Soft Market Test for Domestic Solid Wall Insulation Innovation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a59af9f5-a4bd-45e7-9b59-089055565f42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a59af9f5-a4bd-45e7-9b59-089055565f42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59af9f5-a4bd-45e7-9b59-089055565f42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59af9f5-a4bd-45e7-9b59-089055565f42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-21" --- # Soft Market Test for Domestic Solid Wall Insulation Innovation Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a59af9f5-a4bd-45e7-9b59-089055565f42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a59af9f5-a4bd-45e7-9b59-089055565f42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59af9f5-a4bd-45e7-9b59-089055565f42.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Domestic Solid Wall Insulation Innovation" is being conducted by Durham County Council in collaboration with the Durham University Energy Institute. This initiative falls under the construction industry category and aims to address the insulation needs of fuel-poor communities across Durham, located in the North East of England. The process is currently at the planning stage, with significant dates including the engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. A Bidder Briefing Event is scheduled for 3 October 2017 at Craghead Village Hall, offering potential suppliers further insights into the project. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in construction, insulation technologies, and energy efficiency solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the soft market testing is designed to gauge interest and capabilities in delivering innovative solid wall insulation solutions. Companies aiming to support sustainable construction efforts in the social housing sector will find this opportunity aligns perfectly with their expertise and service offerings. ## Notice Durham County Council and Durham University Energy Institute have applied for funding from The EuropeanRegional Development Fund to fund the delivery of a solid wall insulation (SWI) innovation project in domesticproperties in fuel poor communities across Durham. Durham County Council Durham and Durham UniversityEnergy Institute are looking into a potential tender exercise to put in place an Innovation Solid Wall Insulation Project Soft market testing documentations are available via the Council's E-tendering system from 21.09.17.Organisations can register electronically for the documents via http://www.nepoportal.org - access the suppliers area, select Durham and input DN299822. A Bidder Briefing Event will be held on 3rd October 2017at Craghead Village Hall, Craghead, County Durham, DH9 6AN as part of this softmarket test, the Council may,but is not obligated to, hold 1 to 1 meetings or further group engagement sessions with organisations following receipt of the soft market test. To book places on the Bidder Briefing event please contact laura.carney@durham.gov.uk or issue a request via the Nepo system under the message area) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c3281a6-3732-4295-831b-6082ecbd0fdf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,140,000 | | 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 21 Sep 2017 at 10:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c3281a6-3732-4295-831b-6082ecbd0fdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c3281a6-3732-4295-831b-6082ecbd0fdf 21st September 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d85e14f4-b59e-e711-80e6-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk - http://www.nepoportal.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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