--- title: "CPU4002 - D2Grids Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1c8d6c7-870f-4f0a-8e93-d5decbd77746" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1c8d6c7-870f-4f0a-8e93-d5decbd77746" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1c8d6c7-870f-4f0a-8e93-d5decbd77746.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1c8d6c7-870f-4f0a-8e93-d5decbd77746.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-06" --- # CPU4002 - D2Grids Feasibility Study Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1c8d6c7-870f-4f0a-8e93-d5decbd77746 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1c8d6c7-870f-4f0a-8e93-d5decbd77746) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1c8d6c7-870f-4f0a-8e93-d5decbd77746.json) ## Summary Nottingham City Council is currently seeking tenders for the "CPU4002 - D2Grids Feasibility Study," a project aimed at enhancing renewable energy solutions through the implementation of smart grids in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services procurement category and follows an open procurement method. The tender period closes on 10th July 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 27th July 2020 and will last until 8th January 2021. The estimated contract value is £96,000, and bids exceeding this amount will not be accepted. This opportunity presents significant potential for consultancy firms with expertise in energy services, particularly those focused on sustainable development and smart grid technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this project aligns with innovations in district heating and cooling networks. Engaging in this tender can not only contribute to the growth of renewable energy efforts in Nottingham but also enhance a firm's portfolio within the expanding sector of energy consultancy. ## Notice Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified entities for the provision of consultancy services to undertake a feasibility study as phase 1 of the D2Grids project. The D2Grids project has a total budget of EUR19.4m and has received EUR11.6 funding from ERDF Interreg North-West Europe. The project aims to increase the share of renewable energy by accelerating the roll-out of demand-driven smart grids delivering low temperature heating and cooling to North West European cities. NCC Energy Services has secured EUR1m of funding from the D2Grids project for a EUR1.6m project in Nottingham. D2Grids will pilot innovative next generation District Heating and Cooling Networks using the principles of 5th Generation Heating and Cooling (5GDHC). In Nottingham, the project aims to pilot a new District Heating Network using mine water as a heat source / storage system - supplying heat, and potentially cooling, to circa 60 homes managed by Nottingham City Homes in the Bulwell area of Nottingham. This project has been part-financed by ERDF Interreg NWE and will be subject to conditions imposed by the funding body. The Consultant will be expected to comply with the relevant requirements and any associated regulations such as procurement, publicity, and eligibility criteria. The value of this contract is estimated to be PS96,000.00. The Council will not consider bids above this value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7745c1-7b37-4f03-b3fe-6c5071c2950d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2020 - 8 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £96,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2020 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7745c1-7b37-4f03-b3fe-6c5071c2950d - 30 Jun 2020 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd26f9a9-8f1d-43a5-8f49-441fa0f1f800 - 10 Jun 2020 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6db78b2-3786-4ef7-b0f4-a248e6915cac - 4 Jun 2020 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da54d442-8540-448f-baa0-06963be2683f - 3 Jun 2020 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8191554f-6ad4-4369-99fb-83209a7db3a9 - 2 Jun 2020 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a872009-a181-4e4e-a814-890c101ee62a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7745c1-7b37-4f03-b3fe-6c5071c2950d 6th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd26f9a9-8f1d-43a5-8f49-441fa0f1f800 30th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6db78b2-3786-4ef7-b0f4-a248e6915cac 10th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da54d442-8540-448f-baa0-06963be2683f 4th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8191554f-6ad4-4369-99fb-83209a7db3a9 3rd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a872009-a181-4e4e-a814-890c101ee62a 2nd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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