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title: "Heat Network Operator"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-09"
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# Heat Network Operator

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db4775a4-0985-492a-85ae-81ffd263c83a

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the title "Heat Network Operator" under the industry category of miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. The tender involved the direct award of a contract valued at £160,000, with key dates including a tender closure on 29th March 2021 and the contract running from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The contract's responsibilities include managing the on-boarding, monitoring, and planned preventative maintenance of heat network assets in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and maintenance services. Businesses with capabilities in engineering and construction services would be particularly well-suited to participate in future procurement opportunities within this sector, as they can offer the necessary expertise to manage and maintain heat network assets effectively. Firms that can navigate complex service delivery environments are likely to benefit from similar future contracts.

## Notice

We need to appoint a Network Operator to manage the on-boarding, monitoring and planned preventative maintenance of the Heat Network Assets as they come online.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627890f4-d2c4-41f1-875f-c391f9656d4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| 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 | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINNACLE POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627890f4-d2c4-41f1-875f-c391f9656d4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627890f4-d2c4-41f1-875f-c391f9656d4c
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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