--- title: "Decarbonisation Consultant - Soft Market Testing 2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c79eac61-6b72-42f9-95eb-e1b14d0ee957" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c79eac61-6b72-42f9-95eb-e1b14d0ee957" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79eac61-6b72-42f9-95eb-e1b14d0ee957.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79eac61-6b72-42f9-95eb-e1b14d0ee957.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2023-08-14" --- # Decarbonisation Consultant - Soft Market Testing 2023 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c79eac61-6b72-42f9-95eb-e1b14d0ee957 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c79eac61-6b72-42f9-95eb-e1b14d0ee957) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79eac61-6b72-42f9-95eb-e1b14d0ee957.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is seeking a Decarbonisation Consultant through a tender titled "Decarbonisation Consultant - Soft Market Testing 2023" in the services category. The University's goal is to achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035, requiring a plan outlining enhancements needed across its campuses. The tender deadline is August 28, 2023, with a contract period starting on January 8, 2024, and ending on January 7, 2025. This opportunity is suitable for businesses offering environmental engineering consultancy services, energy-efficiency consultancy services, and environmental issues consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The University of Essex, located in Colchester, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation. Businesses in the sustainability, energy management, and environmental consulting sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the University's decarbonisation goals. ## Notice **SOFT MARKET TESTING ONLY** Introduction The University has three campuses at Colchester, Southend and Loughton, with the largest and most significant at Colchester. Across the campuses are c.54 buildings (47/53 split of residential to non-residential buildings), from a historic Grade II Listed hotel to a carbon zero business school. A significant design element at the Colchester campus is the 1960's brutalist architecture that dominates the central area, with its combination of single pane glass and exposed concrete construction. In December 2020 the University declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency and in May 2021 the University set a target to reach net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035 from a 2019 baseline of 12,300 tonnes, with a maximum of 3,000 tonnes of offsetting. The University has reduced its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from a peak of 18,851 in 2012 to 8,997 tonnes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emissions have risen back to 10,475 tonnes in 2021. The University has also set a target to reduce energy consumption from the built environment by 76% from a 2019 baseline by 2035. Our buildings heating and hot water is predominantly produced by traditional gas boilers and wet radiators. Across our three campuses we also have electric radiators, electric boilers, ground and air source heat pumps, chillers and comfort cooling units. Energy and carbon reduction work to date has focused on lighting upgrades and sensors, replacement aging boilers with new efficient models, BMS upgrades and PV panels. Limited building fabric work has taken place. Scoped energy and carbon reduction projects for the next 18 months include further PV panels, roof insulation, LED lighting upgrades, air source heat pumps and further electric radiators. Requirements and Deliverables The University requires a plan setting out the enhancements required to its built environment, to realise its aspirations and to formalise its journey to net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035. The University also wishes to gain clarity what capital will be required to achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035 and as the estates heating is decarbonised, how the energy mix will alter. The requirements are split across four parts as follows: * Part 1 - Detailed scoping of buildings across three campuses. * Part 2 - Carbon management/decarbonisation plan. * Part 3 - Energy mix exercise as heating is decarbonised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceebc12-3598-4aa1-9575-0ca877b856ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2023 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceebc12-3598-4aa1-9575-0ca877b856ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceebc12-3598-4aa1-9575-0ca877b856ae 14th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX For further details and to register your interest please go to ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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