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title: "Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network"
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# Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d92

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council and Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd are currently conducting a tender for the "Colchester Northern Gateway Heat Network", a low-carbon heat network project aimed at supplying heat to various facilities within Colchester's new Northern Gateway development in Essex. The procurement falls under the district heating industry category, with a total project value of £8.2 million. The tender period is ongoing, with submissions closing on 3rd June 2021. The procurement method is selective, employing a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and energy sectors, particularly those specialising in the design and construction of heat networks and energy centres. With two active lots available, one focused on the construction and maintenance of the energy centre and the other on the installation of heat network pipes, companies with experience in district heating solutions, mechanical engineering, and project management would be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders may also benefit from potential contract extensions over a period of up to ten years, enhancing prospects for long-term collaboration and business growth.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) and Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd (CAEL - wholly owned by the Council) are procuring a low-carbon heat network to supply heat to homes, offices and healthcare facilities at Colchester's new Northern Gateway development. This scheme is based on an open loop Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) within an energy centre together with associated pipe network.

### Lot Information

Construction of energy centre and operation and maintenance of heat network

*Design and build of the Energy Centre containing the heat pump, boilers and thermal store, and the remotely located bore hole pumps and ancillary equipment which together with the heat network installed by the LOT 2 contractor and the Existing Works shall be commissioned and set to work by the LOT 1 contractor as an entire heat network using an IET MF1 (rev 6) contract entered into by the Council and the successful bidder. *Design review and adoption of the DH Network to be constructed by the LOT 2 contractor and the review and adoption of the Existing Works together with the subsequent Operation and Maintenance of the entire Heat Network Scheme, which shall include the Energy Centre and all plant and equipment contained therein as well as the heat network installed by the LOT 2 contractor, entered into by CAEL and the successful bidder, using a bespoke contract for 5 years with the option for CAEL to extend for up to a further 5 years. Additional information: Colchester Borough Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage of the process and not to proceed with the award of any contract. Under no circumstances shall CBC be liable to any candidate or tenderer in respect of its tendering costs.

Renewal: The O&M element is the contract between CAEL and there is the option for the contract to be extended for up to a further 60 months.

Installation of heat network pipes

Installation of the DH Network into trenches for most of the developments constructed by the plot developers which will be installed in phases as plots on the development are sold and built out which is anticipated to be over a minimum of 5 years using a JCT Measured term Contract 2016 entered into by the Council and the successful bidder. Additional information: Colchester Borough Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage of the process and not to proceed with the award of any contract. Under no circumstances shall CBC be liable to any candidate or tenderer in respect of its tendering costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005665-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,200,000 |
| Lots value | £8,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | COLCHESTER AMPHORA ENERGY LTD |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005665-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.colchester.gov.uk
- http://www.colchesteramphora.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VZRP6NXYCE
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-District-heating./VZRP6NXYCE

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