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title: "Viking Energy Network, Jarrow (VENJ)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f42bf5e6-260f-4223-bc4c-2df89ab9dd59"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-04-01"
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# Viking Energy Network, Jarrow (VENJ)

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f42bf5e6-260f-4223-bc4c-2df89ab9dd59

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## Summary

The Viking Energy Network project in Jarrow, commissioned by South Tyneside Council, involves the construction of district heating mains with a total contract value of £10 million. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st April 2021, and the contract period commencing on 5th April 2021 and concluding on 31st October 2022. This is part of a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, primarily aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project falls under the "works" category and primarily serves the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses focused on engineering and construction within the energy sector. Companies capable of fulfilling large-scale infrastructure projects, especially those that specialize in heating and energy solutions, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. SMEs with relevant experience in district heating systems may have a competitive edge, given the specifications and requirements associated with such a substantial project.

## Notice

See attached OJEU contract notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808bbf99-7944-4de6-957e-0bd09f4991b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,452,830 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLOIDE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808bbf99-7944-4de6-957e-0bd09f4991b7
- 23 Dec 2019 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb56db30-33ad-425a-9c62-59ba90ef37da
- 11 Oct 2019 at 07:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3dad68-21ef-489c-af4b-9650fad940ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808bbf99-7944-4de6-957e-0bd09f4991b7
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb56db30-33ad-425a-9c62-59ba90ef37da
  23rd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3dad68-21ef-489c-af4b-9650fad940ee
  11th October 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f95afca-a11c-46a7-bd83-2318eeb053c4
  OJEU PIN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f39d739e-3213-4468-961c-17dbde3827c7
  OJEU notice

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