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title: "Geothermal feasibility study"
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# Geothermal feasibility study

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa926ab8-8f11-465d-b332-fc39a87c44f0

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Geothermal feasibility study". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to business and management consultancy. The contract period commenced on 1 November 2018 and will conclude on 31 March 2019. The open procedure allowed suppliers to submit bids up until the deadline of 26 October 2018. The study aims to explore the potential for a shallow geothermal scheme in the Ellesmere Port and Chester areas, focusing on providing pre-heated water for district heating technologies.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in geothermal technology, energy efficiency, and district heating infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the tender specifically suits their capabilities. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in feasibility studies, technical specifications, and implementation strategies will be well-positioned to compete effectively for future projects in this growing sector.

## Notice

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to investigate the potential for shallow geothermal scheme in the Ellesmere Port and Chester areas to provide pre-heated water to secondary heating technologies in a district heating network. Detailed investigation is required to set out the technical specification should a viable site be identified. The technical specification would include; the risks and costs of implementation, methods to maximise heat transfer, and the viability of connecting to different heat boosting temperature technologies across a wider distributed heat network with an action plan for implementation clearly defined and scoped out. The Study is also required to consider the potential phasing of a project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1ad3d9-d7fe-42ef-8131-23f1f488c260 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYNERGIE ENVIRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1ad3d9-d7fe-42ef-8131-23f1f488c260

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1ad3d9-d7fe-42ef-8131-23f1f488c260
  16th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a1e0986c-d1b4-e811-80ed-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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