--- title: "FM21259 - Heat Networks Technical Standards Assurance Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6c7b4a4-d89b-4db0-907a-0a2969639c8a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6c7b4a4-d89b-4db0-907a-0a2969639c8a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6c7b4a4-d89b-4db0-907a-0a2969639c8a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6c7b4a4-d89b-4db0-907a-0a2969639c8a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-04-07" --- # FM21259 - Heat Networks Technical Standards Assurance Scheme Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6c7b4a4-d89b-4db0-907a-0a2969639c8a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6c7b4a4-d89b-4db0-907a-0a2969639c8a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6c7b4a4-d89b-4db0-907a-0a2969639c8a.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "FM21259 - Heat Networks Technical Standards Assurance Scheme," which falls under the energy and related services industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone engagement end date set for 25th April 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the details available in the Market Engagement Notice published on 7th April 2022 and participate in a supplier engagement session via Microsoft Teams, which aims to provide further insights before the tender is officially advertised through the CCS RM3824 framework. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy services, quality assurance, and consultancy, particularly those with experience in heat networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as they can contribute valuable insights during the market consultation phase. By participating in the engagement session, companies will have the chance to influence the tender specifications and position themselves competitively in the forthcoming procurement process. ## Notice Brief Description of the Requirement The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) want to develop standardised quality assurance processes that will provide demonstration of compliance to relevant standards and plausible performance data about heat networks. Such processes will provide Ofgem with a means to establish compliance with mandated standards, improved data about heat network performance and improve accountability for parties involved in heat networks design, build, operation and maintenance. Bidders are to review the Market Engagement Notice attachment for further details of this requirements. Supplier Engagement Session The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, alongside UK Shared Business Services Limited, will be hosting a Microsoft Teams meeting to further discuss this requirement. This Early Engagement Notice is being issued in order to undertake market consultation exercise with regards to the current view of requirements detailed above and in the Market Engagement Notice document. Please note it is the intention to advertise this requirement via CCS RM3824 Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets DPS, please refer to the Market Engagement Notice attachment for further details of the Lot and filter options selected. The supplier engagement session is due to take place W/C 25th April 2022 via Microsoft Teams. The date and timing of the supplier engagement session is still to be confirmed however we anticipate the session will take place in the afternoon. The supplier engagement will last approximately 60 minutes. If you believe this will be of interest to you and your organisation, please register your interest by providing the following information to fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk, marking the email FTO Jacob Morris and referencing our unique reference number FM21259. Please note attendance is restricted to 3 individuals per supplier. - Attendee(s) Name - Attendee(s) Email Address - Organisation Name - Confirm whether you are already a member of the HELGA DPS By registering and attending you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable BEIS to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns and views on formulation of its requirements. BEIS may consider the information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultant to help inform the specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the proposed procurement, ensuring all valid options are considered. Any information supplied as part of preliminary market consultation shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Additional information: How to Register on CCS HELGA Dynamic Purchasing System If you would like further details on the CCS HELGA DPS please contact: rm3824@crowncommercial.gov.uk or visit https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3824 Where a supplier is interested in bidding for this opportunity you will need to ensure you have registered with CCS to be a supplier on this DPS, details of how this can be done can be seen below: Onboarding Process: support@nqc.com or contact 0161 393 4191 Link to the DPS registration page is : https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#utilitiesandfuels ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c67a10-14c3-4182-91b7-130a52c88c38 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2022 at 08:31 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c67a10-14c3-4182-91b7-130a52c88c38 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c67a10-14c3-4182-91b7-130a52c88c38 7th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec037163-a709-4f60-8ee6-2cfe5cefde02 FM21259 - Market Engagement Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#utilitiesandfuels - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3824 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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