--- title: "FM21210 - Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme - Model Development Consultant (MDC)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f13f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f13f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f13f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f13f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2021-10-28" --- # FM21210 - Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme - Model Development Consultant (MDC) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f13f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f13f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f13f.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), acting on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is managing the procurement process for the "FM21210 - Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme - Model Development Consultant (MDC)" project, with a procurement value of £788,000. This active tender falls under the services category within the energy sector, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 2nd December 2021, at 11:00 GMT, and all responses must be submitted electronically via the Delta eSourcing Portal. This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancies specialising in energy services, environmental assessments, and modelling development. Businesses with expertise in developing models to identify heat network zones, as well as those focusing on consultancy for climate mitigation strategies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only contribute to the advancement of energy sustainability goals but may also establish a partnership with BEIS, potentially leading to further contracts beyond this initial project. ## Notice UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) invite you to response to this Request for Proposal in support of the BEIS Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme. BEIS are undertaking two simultaneous procurements in relation to the Programme: 1) Model Development Consultant(s) to develop model(s) to identify heat network zones 2) Zoning Technical Consultant(s) to work with local stakeholders to improve and refine the identification of heat network zones and undertake more detailed feasibility studies For absolute clarity, this procurement is only to appoint Model Development Consultant(s) and the Zoning Technical Consultants is out of scope of this procurement activity. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is 7CJK577GYB ### Lot Information Lot 1 UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) invite you to response to this Request for Proposal in support of the BEIS Heat Network Zoning Pilot Programme. BEIS are undertaking two simultaneous procurements in relation to the Programme: 1) Model Development Consultant(s) to develop model(s) to identify heat network zones 2) Zoning Technical Consultant(s) to work with local stakeholders to improve and refine the identification of heat network zones and undertake more detailed feasibility studies For absolute clarity, this procurement is only to appoint Model Development Consultant(s) and the Zoning Technical Consultants is out of scope of this procurement activity. MDCs are required to develop a standardised model capable of identifying heat network zones across Client-appointed cities and towns in England. Up to four model developers may be appointed to compete in the development of a model(s) that best meet the Clients requirements prior to the subsequent evaluation and selection of a preferred model(s) the Client assesses as suitable for implementation in the HNZ pilot. The evaluation process should result in a preferred model being taken forward into pilot implementation however BEIS may also elect to take more than one model or zero models forward. The relevant MDC(s) will also be required to provide training to ZTCs and ongoing model support and maintenance throughout the Programme. MDC(s) are to develop and complete their models by mid-March 2022 for the Client to then conduct an evaluation process. Following this evaluation process a preferred model(s) will be taken forward for implementation throughout the remainder of the pilot. Visibility and achievement of the Programme (and policy) objectives should be paramount amongst the MDC teams, with the ultimate objective of mitigating climate-related impacts. Throughout the MDC1 work package, BEIS would like all MDCs to work in a spirit of cooperation and a shared commitment of all contributing to the achievement of the programme goals. All MDCs selected to develop models will be credited with working towards the ultimate solution achieved, regardless of the solution taken forward. At the completion of WP MDC1, models will be evaluated based on the extent to which they meet the Client's requirements and agreed specifications for the work. Evaluation criteria for deciding which model(s) to take forward into pilot implementation will be separately issued by the Client as part of project kick off. For absolute clarity, once the model(s) have been chosen after MDC Work Package 1 all remaining contracts will come to an end and will not proceed past MDC Work Package 1. A brief summary of the requirement has been provided above, please ensure you review the specification for full details of this requirement. All documents relating to this procurement can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section on the Delta eSourcing Portal. UK SBS is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under Open Procedure Regulations. See section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is 7CJK577GYB Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 1 year with optional extensions of 1 year + 1 year (1+1+1) from commencement of the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027090-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £788,000 | | Lots value | £788,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2021 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027090-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com - https://uksbs.deltaesourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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