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title: "18 086 PROVISION OF MACCLESFIELD TOWN CENTRE HEAT NETWORK - DETAILED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT"
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# 18 086 PROVISION OF MACCLESFIELD TOWN CENTRE HEAT NETWORK - DETAILED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4df8335-2f59-4c41-bae6-70922741394c

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking to procure a Detailed Project Development study for the Macclesfield Town Centre Heat Network. The tender, titled "18 086 PROVISION OF MACCLESFIELD TOWN CENTRE HEAT NETWORK - DETAILED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT," is classified under services, specifically within the energy sector, focused on heating works and related consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a tender period that ends on 20 April 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 14 May 2018 and conclude by 31 October 2018. Interested businesses are required to submit their procurement documentation via the Chest portal by the specified deadline.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy efficiency, civil engineering, and financial consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in designing heating systems, energy commercialisation, and financial modelling are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project not only enhances a firm's portfolio but also contributes to the sustainability goals within the region's energy landscape.

## Notice

Following the successful award of Round 7 Heat Network Funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and successful award of European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) grant Cheshire East Council is seeking to commission a district heating Detailed Project Development and Project Commercialisation study for the Macclesfield Town Centre cluster option identified in a previous DPD study. The aim of this work is a four stage process, first to: 1. Review the preferred network option and strategic and operational drivers from the previous study (Technical) 2. Review Financial modelling and provide financial & budgetary analysis 3. Deliver commercial model with contractual arrangements, delivery model and determine procurement & heat pricing strategy 4. Prepare details for the Outline Business Case In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed procurement documentation via the Chest at http://www.the-chest.org.uk/ - the project reference on The Chest is DN327532 Please note you are required to register, express an interest, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d5f2f1-f931-4f49-baaf-26a74691a27e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 65 - Public utilities
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71321200 - Heating-system design services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d5f2f1-f931-4f49-baaf-26a74691a27e
- 22 Mar 2018 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d5f2f1-f931-4f49-baaf-26a74691a27e
- 14 Mar 2018 at 09:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d5f2f1-f931-4f49-baaf-26a74691a27e
- 12 Mar 2018 at 11:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d5f2f1-f931-4f49-baaf-26a74691a27e
- 9 Mar 2018 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d5f2f1-f931-4f49-baaf-26a74691a27e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d5f2f1-f931-4f49-baaf-26a74691a27e
  11th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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