--- title: "PS21140 - Operating Agent for an IEA Annex on Retrofitting Heat Pumps in Large Non-Domestic Buildings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc958d0a-ca42-48cf-add2-ce185951980b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc958d0a-ca42-48cf-add2-ce185951980b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc958d0a-ca42-48cf-add2-ce185951980b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc958d0a-ca42-48cf-add2-ce185951980b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-11-09" --- # PS21140 - Operating Agent for an IEA Annex on Retrofitting Heat Pumps in Large Non-Domestic Buildings Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc958d0a-ca42-48cf-add2-ce185951980b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc958d0a-ca42-48cf-add2-ce185951980b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc958d0a-ca42-48cf-add2-ce185951980b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the contract titled "PS21140 - Operating Agent for an IEA Annex on Retrofitting Heat Pumps in Large Non-Domestic Buildings". This tender falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, particularly focusing on decarbonising energy usage in non-domestic buildings to meet the UK's goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The tender period is set to conclude on 15th December 2021 at 11:00, with the contract expected to start on 25th January 2022 and run until 31st December 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to submit their bids through the Delta eSourcing Portal. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in energy consultancy, environmental technology, and sustainable construction. Companies with expertise in retrofitting, energy efficiency, and the implementation of heat pump systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the project, which requires diverse expertise from various countries, suggests that both large firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could provide innovative solutions and insights needed to meet the demanding goals of decarbonisation within large non-domestic buildings. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 15th December 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. The UK has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To achieve this, the Department expects that emissions from all buildings, including non-domestic buildings, will have to be all but eliminated. The challenge of decarbonising energy use in non-domestic buildings is considered one of the most complex policy areas for the department. With the commitment to decarbonise the supply of electricity, electrically driven heat pump systems provide a great potential to achieve reductions in CO2 emissions and transition buildings to a net zero ready future. The key aims of the project are: * To bring together, and manage, a diverse range of experts from many different countries to contribute information and insight from their own knowledge and experience, in a timely manner to help achieve the objectives of the project. * To build on existing tools and evidence to make best use of time and resources to deliver the objectives of the project. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 29G8YA34YF Find a Tender link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028100-2021 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. 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The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598f480f-bcbc-491b-8d67-b1bf95a12ef5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 9 Nov 2021 at 19:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598f480f-bcbc-491b-8d67-b1bf95a12ef5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598f480f-bcbc-491b-8d67-b1bf95a12ef5 9th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fea0d2b-5b14-410e-924f-8228adb19ba8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a30b37b-5fe9-4ae2-9f5d-e65bd85ee944 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8414e27-1dcb-4eb4-b192-c933ef70a5a4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c16b9c9-765b-41c5-9152-03d21c72e2d6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/113ab67b-0a02-4672-8e51-ca86d872d666 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/988f14b8-d689-4e8c-a6f0-3e438d8ea760 - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028100-2021 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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