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title: "District Heating Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb32eb66-7530-4a7c-8a82-e8809202c5a1"
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# District Heating Feasibility Study

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb32eb66-7530-4a7c-8a82-e8809202c5a1

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for a "District Heating Feasibility Study," aimed at assessing the viability of district heating systems within the borough. This procurement falls within the community, social, and personal services category and is located in the North West, United Kingdom. The open procedure tender was published on 11th January 2018 and will close for submissions on 2nd February 2018. The contract is expected to start on 4th March 2018 and run until 31st August 2018, with a budget ranging from £45,000 to £55,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consulting and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in energy efficiency and infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the council aims to engage local businesses in the tendering process. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for district heating and demonstrate experience in feasibility studies would be especially well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (BwDBC) is looking to award a Contract for the supply of a study on the feasibility of district heating in the borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2847c1e7-e26f-4d63-a4aa-45b0610b7048 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2847c1e7-e26f-4d63-a4aa-45b0610b7048

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2847c1e7-e26f-4d63-a4aa-45b0610b7048
  11th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5d6489d5-cdf6-e711-80e8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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