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title: "Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-19"
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# Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2b5754a-2c2d-435b-bd07-405a4700e586

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network" is being conducted by Colchester Borough Council in the East of England, focusing on the district heating industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 3rd June 2021. The contract is valued at £8.2 million and is set to commence on 1st September 2021, running until 30th April 2027. The procurement method employed is selective, and the procedure is negotiated, allowing the council to engage with a chosen pool of bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in low-carbon energy solutions and district heating systems. Companies that manufacture or supply components for heat networks, particularly those experienced in the implementation of water source heat pumps and associated infrastructure, would be well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, potentially benefitting from this project as it aligns with sustainability and innovation goals in the energy sector.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) and Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd (CAEL - wholly owned by the Council) are procuring a low-carbon heat network to supply heat to homes, offices and healthcare facilities at Colchester's new Northern Gateway development. This scheme is based on an open loop Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) within an energy centre together with associated pipe network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b91d201-e59c-4d85-88d4-c6553b8b48fe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,200,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b91d201-e59c-4d85-88d4-c6553b8b48fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b91d201-e59c-4d85-88d4-c6553b8b48fe
  19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-District-heating./VZRP6NXYCE
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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