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title: "UK SBS CR18137 - International Heat Networks Market Frameworks Research"
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# UK SBS CR18137 - International Heat Networks Market Frameworks Research

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e71f3148-c4fd-447e-8008-7493d8bafa80

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CR18137 - International Heat Networks Market Frameworks Research" is undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy related to the energy industry. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2018, at 14:00 hrs, with the awarded contract announced on 20th November 2018. The total value of the procurement is £50,000, and the contract period is set to run from 15th October 2018 until 31st January 2019. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure below the threshold amount, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the energy and research sectors, particularly those with expertise in heat network systems that deliver heat from central sources to end-users. Companies focused on low-carbon solutions and those experienced in regulatory models for energy markets may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. With an increasingly strong emphasis on decarbonisation in the UK, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and effectiveness in research and development within this domain stand to benefit greatly from this procurement.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 01st October 2018 at 14:00hrs. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Heat networks are systems of insulated pipes that deliver heat from a central source to multiple end-users. Heat network pipe infrastructure is heat source and fuel agnostic, so can take heat from a variety of low carbon sources including renewables, recovered heat and combined heat and power. There are two types of Heat Networks. The first is communal heating, in which all dwellings within a single building are supplied by a central heating system. The second is district heating, where heat is produced from a central source and delivered through a network to multiple buildings or sites. Buildings could be residential, public or commercial use or some combination of these. Heat Networks are a key element of the Clean Growth Strategy for the UK's decarbonisation of heat. Heat decarbonisation is essential for the UK to meet its climate change obligations. This research will be essential to build upon the evidence base to support policy development. It is important that the research provides a critical assessment and overarching framework that compares the characteristics and impacts of different regulatory models that have been adopted in other countries, along with consideration of their applicability to the UK. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9605ec0-31e1-417c-8be9-fda99e74836c |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,350 |
| 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 | CAG CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2018 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9605ec0-31e1-417c-8be9-fda99e74836c
- 11 Sep 2018 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d283ab2e-88c5-45d3-ada0-c323c0eb7f41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9605ec0-31e1-417c-8be9-fda99e74836c
  5th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d283ab2e-88c5-45d3-ada0-c323c0eb7f41
  11th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/928c1973-a8a7-434d-bc83-3e8fbd6497de
  CR18137 - ITQ Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd9ff877-c4b6-4b94-9ff9-360b91526c47
  CR18137 - ITQ Tender Document Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51d4c54f-65c5-4eb6-8765-11a9a77734b0
  CR18137 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ab9261b-685e-4a1b-9000-623146d17eee
  CR18137 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32f6b25a-82dd-4bc1-be44-671e38e8157e
  CR18137 - Non Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d57627e8-509e-45a3-b731-44eb8455326b
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2c0c990-23f0-4ccf-8763-1cad5bbee61a
  Bidder logging into emptoris for the first time
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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