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title: "Heat pump guidance for large non-domestic buildings"
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# Heat pump guidance for large non-domestic buildings

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbef3826-730f-4b70-aab2-70ccc0e0f381

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Heat pump guidance for large non-domestic buildings" is being facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This contract falls within the services industry, specifically heating engineering services for buildings. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 14th September 2021, and the contract period is set from 30th August 2021 to 31st March 2022. The total value of the contract is £39,140. The final deadline for bid submissions was on 3rd August 2021, which required all submissions to be made via the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy or engineering services, particularly those specialising in heat pump installations or environmental consultancy. Since this contract aims to create updated technical guidance for the installation of heat pumps in larger buildings, businesses with experience in developing technical resources or providing high-quality installation services would be well-suited to compete. The initiative also aligns with the UK's commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, opening avenues for future projects in the growing green technology sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 3rd August at 11.00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The UK has set a legally binding target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Achieving this will require virtually all heat in buildings to be decarbonised, and heat in industry to be reduced to close to zero carbon emissions. We are developing a number of policies to drive forward the delivery of heat decarbonisation and support businesses to prepare for a clean heat transformation through the 2020s and into the 2030s. The department will shortly be consulting on our proposed approach to deliver on the UK's commitment by phasing out the installation of fossil fuel systems, those fuelled by oil, liquefied petroleum gas, or coal, in existing businesses and public buildings that are off the gas grid. As we transition to clean heat, we want to ensure that installers can deliver high quality installations against robust standards to ensure consumers are protected against sub-standard installations. There is currently a lack of recent up to date technical guidance that specifically addresses heat pumps in larger buildings. The more relevant documents are around 10 years old, which were written and owned by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA). These documents are CIBSE TM51 "Ground Source Heat Pumps" and BSRIA BG7 "Heat Pumps - A Guidance document for designers", published in 2013 and 2009, respectively. Our proposal is for new guidance on the installation of heat pumps in larger non-residential buildings to be published in advance of policies around businesses transitioning to heat pumps. This will de-risk any policy proposals by ensuring installers carry out their work to a high-quality standard. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. 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: W2WMY6Q9E2 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. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. 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/9576d2e7-6c25-47df-a974-2995b51901b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,140 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIBSE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9576d2e7-6c25-47df-a974-2995b51901b9
- 6 Jul 2021 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb6ea08-9e55-475e-8198-3b656ba57661

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9576d2e7-6c25-47df-a974-2995b51901b9
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb6ea08-9e55-475e-8198-3b656ba57661
  6th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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