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title: "District Heating Feasibility Study"
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# District Heating Feasibility Study

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d704557a-b9d0-41ac-8c02-6213c7b76c8d

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking to award a contract for a District Heating Feasibility Study, aimed at assessing the potential for district heating within the borough. This procurement is classified under 'Other community, social and personal services' and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is in the Award stage, having been published on 28th March 2018. The contract's value is set at £71,000, with a minimum value of £39,000, and the contract period spans from 2nd April 2018 to 31st August 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, which concluded on 2nd February 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in feasibility studies, energy solutions, and social services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from competing for this contract, as it encourages innovative approaches to sustainable energy solutions. Companies with expertise in district heating systems, environmental assessments, or community energy projects are well-suited to take part in future opportunities arising from this procurement process.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (BwDBC) is looking to award a Contract for the supply of a study on the feasibility of district heating in the borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55bad27-93f8-45e6-b618-885dd587e0d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENFIELD NORDIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2018 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55bad27-93f8-45e6-b618-885dd587e0d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55bad27-93f8-45e6-b618-885dd587e0d8
  28th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5d6489d5-cdf6-e711-80e8-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

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