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title: "PB2020-00159- Feasibility Study"
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# PB2020-00159- Feasibility Study

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb172684-eeb7-4875-9cc8-6ab32df6356c

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a feasibility study titled "PB2020-00159 - Feasibility Study" focusing on the delivery of a district heating network. The award was issued to APSE on 29 September 2020, with a total contract value of £35,000 GBP. The project falls under the services category, specifically classified as a feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis. The contract period is set to commence on 1 November 2020 and will conclude on 31 October 2021. The procurement method used was a direct award, and activities related to this contract were concluded prior to the published date of 13 October 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in feasibility studies and advisory services to leverage their expertise and enter the marketplace. Those involved in environmental consultancy, energy solutions, and urban planning are particularly well-suited to respond to such contracts, as they align with providing innovative approaches to district heating. Successful engagement in projects like these can not only enhance a business's portfolio but also contribute to local government sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

PB2020-00159- Feasibility study for delivery of a district heating network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87b268b-19a2-4762-8784-25f3b1779c1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87b268b-19a2-4762-8784-25f3b1779c1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87b268b-19a2-4762-8784-25f3b1779c1d
  13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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