--- title: "BSH/ENR/Construction of Buried Heat Network Infrastructure (BEDD and others)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5e7c35f-18b1-4167-b4d0-7aee622c78df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5e7c35f-18b1-4167-b4d0-7aee622c78df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5e7c35f-18b1-4167-b4d0-7aee622c78df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5e7c35f-18b1-4167-b4d0-7aee622c78df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-16" --- # BSH/ENR/Construction of Buried Heat Network Infrastructure (BEDD and others) Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5e7c35f-18b1-4167-b4d0-7aee622c78df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5e7c35f-18b1-4167-b4d0-7aee622c78df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5e7c35f-18b1-4167-b4d0-7aee622c78df.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is currently engaged in the award phase of the construction of buried heat network infrastructure, specifically in the Bedminster area of Bristol. This project, titled "BSH/ENR/Construction of Buried Heat Network Infrastructure (BEDD and others)," aims to establish approximately 1600 to 2000 linear meters of district heating network (DHN) and is valued at £4,000,000. The contract is operating under an open procurement method and utilizes the NEC4 Option C contract framework. The contract period commenced on 5th July 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st December 2023. The initial tender submission deadline was 27th May 2021, and the project is classified under the district heating category. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction, particularly those specialising in infrastructure development or district heating systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in managing complex infrastructure projects and adhering to frameworks like NEC4 may find this procurement process beneficial for growth and collaboration with public sector clients. ## Notice The council wishes to appoint a provider for installing a buried District Heating Network ("DHN") in the Bedminster area of Bristol. The contract will be for the build of approximately 1600 - 2000 linear meters of DHN in the Bedminster Area of Bristol. The council will instruct works under an NEC4 Option C contract. The council is using X22 "Early Contractor Involvement X Option, which allows for a 2-stage process. Stage 1 - Contractor reviews the latest Client's Design with target depths and GPR overlay to update programme/budgets in accordance with the rates provided in the tender return. Contractor also issues a quality plan for review/acceptance. Stage 2 - Following review and subject to acceptance of the Contractor's Stage 1 submissions by the client, a notice to proceed is issued by the Project Manager for the Contractor to construct and commission works. The Scope sets out greater detail and outputs associated within these stages. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3386b-a8fc-4891-ae42-4df4f06ca2f7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,111,128 | | 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS3 9FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Bedminster | | Westminster constituency | Bristol South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CSW PROCESS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09323000 - District heating ## Release History - 16 Mar 2022 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3386b-a8fc-4891-ae42-4df4f06ca2f7 - 26 Apr 2021 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a950bdcd-6338-4621-9c1a-1d163bb1338c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f3386b-a8fc-4891-ae42-4df4f06ca2f7 16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a950bdcd-6338-4621-9c1a-1d163bb1338c 26th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=29fe5ac8-7ca6-eb11-810c-005056b64545 To view and access tender documents please follow below link ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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