--- title: "CPU4002 - D2Grids Feasibility Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc574efa-e174-47f5-8669-a621e9ea307a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc574efa-e174-47f5-8669-a621e9ea307a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc574efa-e174-47f5-8669-a621e9ea307a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc574efa-e174-47f5-8669-a621e9ea307a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-08-11" --- # CPU4002 - D2Grids Feasibility Study Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc574efa-e174-47f5-8669-a621e9ea307a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc574efa-e174-47f5-8669-a621e9ea307a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc574efa-e174-47f5-8669-a621e9ea307a.json) ## Summary Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders for the "CPU4002 - D2Grids Feasibility Study", which aims to assess the feasibility of implementing innovative district heating and cooling networks in Nottingham. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with an awarded contract value of £96,000. The feasibility study will support the wider D2Grids project, which has a total budget of €19.4 million, and aims to increase renewable energy usage across North West Europe. Key dates include a contract period that begins on 17th August 2020 and extends until 5th February 2021, with delivery expected to take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in energy and related services, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy solutions and smart grid technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project involves innovative approaches to energy distribution which could stimulate business growth. Companies that focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified entities for the provision of consultancy services to undertake a feasibility study as phase 1 of the D2Grids project. The D2Grids project has a total budget of EUR19.4m and has received EUR11.6 funding from ERDF Interreg North-West Europe. The project aims to increase the share of renewable energy by accelerating the roll-out of demand-driven smart grids delivering low temperature heating and cooling to North West European cities. NCC Energy Services has secured EUR1m of funding from the D2Grids project for a EUR1.6m project in Nottingham. D2Grids will pilot innovative next generation District Heating and Cooling Networks using the principles of 5th Generation Heating and Cooling (5GDHC). In Nottingham, the project aims to pilot a new District Heating Network using mine water as a heat source / storage system - supplying heat, and potentially cooling, to circa 60 homes managed by Nottingham City Homes in the Bulwell area of Nottingham. This project has been part-financed by ERDF Interreg NWE and will be subject to conditions imposed by the funding body. The Consultant will be expected to comply with the relevant requirements and any associated regulations such as procurement, publicity, and eligibility criteria. The value of this contract is estimated to be PS96,000.00. The Council will not consider bids above this value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91eeaf05-9907-4e58-8700-546f4ce5f9a5 | | 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 | 11 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2020 - 5 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £96,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £96,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPRING-HEATNET | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2020 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91eeaf05-9907-4e58-8700-546f4ce5f9a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91eeaf05-9907-4e58-8700-546f4ce5f9a5 11th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=763d91f5-ad95-ea11-80ff-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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