--- title: "Contract for the Provision of Low Carbon Heat to the Seaham Garden Village Via a District Heating Network" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-16" --- # Contract for the Provision of Low Carbon Heat to the Seaham Garden Village Via a District Heating Network Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f5e1.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Durham County Council seeking contractors for the "Contract for the Provision of Low Carbon Heat to the Seaham Garden Village Via a District Heating Network." This project falls under the construction industry and is aimed at supplying low carbon heat from mine water to the Seaham Garden Village development in County Durham, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 17th December 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £45,000,000, highlighting the strategic importance of utilising geothermal energy from local mine water sources. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable energy solutions, construction, and related technical services. Companies with expertise in renewable energy systems, district heating, and mine water treatment technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this initiative, businesses not only contribute to low-carbon heating solutions but also position themselves within the growing sector focused on utilising abandoned coal mines for sustainable energy purposes, potentially leading to further contracts and expansions within coalfield communities. ## Notice This contract is for the supply of low carbon heat from mine water to the Seaham Garden Village development. The site of the proposed Seaham Garden Village development is adjacent to the Coal Authority's Dawdon mine water treatment scheme. This scheme protects vital drinking water abstraction from Durham Magnesian Limestone, and pumps up to 150 litres of mine water per second to the surface for treatment. This mine water is warmed by geothermal processes to provide a continuous supply of water at 18 to 20degC. With mine water temperatures unaffected by seasonal variations, there is a potential for low cost, low carbon sustainable energy to be made available for local space heating and hot water throughout the year. The Coal Authority is advancing plans to convert the UK's abandoned coal mines from a liability to an asset of strategic importance to the UK. Dawdon is just one of 75 mine water treatment schemes across the UK that the Coal Authority operates. In total these schemes release circa 100MW of geothermal energy to the atmosphere that could be used for heating purposes. 25% of homes and businesses in the United Kingdom are in the coalfields and 9 of the 10 largest UK urban areas are over or adjacent to abandoned coal mines. This means that the Seaham Garden Village scheme has the potential to pave the way for the large-scale proliferation of mine energy district heating schemes across the coalfield communities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract is for the supply of low carbon heat from mine water to the Seaham Garden Village development. The site of the proposed Seaham Garden Village development is adjacent to the Coal Authority's Dawdon mine water treatment scheme. This scheme protects vital drinking water abstraction from Durham Magnesian Limestone, and pumps up to 150 litres of mine water per second to the surface for treatment. This mine water is warmed by geothermal processes to provide a continuous supply of water at 18 to 20degC. With mine water temperatures unaffected by seasonal variations, there is a potential for low cost, low carbon sustainable energy to be made available for local space heating and hot water throughout the year. The Coal Authority is advancing plans to convert the UK's abandoned coal mines from a liability to an asset of strategic importance to the UK. Dawdon is just one of 75 mine water treatment schemes across the UK that the Coal Authority operates. In total these schemes release circa 100MW of geothermal energy to the atmosphere that could be used for heating purposes. 25% of homes and businesses in the United Kingdom are in the coalfields and 9 of the 10 largest UK urban areas are over or adjacent to abandoned coal mines. This means that the Seaham Garden Village scheme has the potential to pave the way for the large-scale proliferation of mine energy district heating schemes across the coalfield communities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028620-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000,000 | | Lots value | £45,000,000 | | 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC14 Durham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 16:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028620-2021 - 16 Nov 2021 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028276-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk - http://www.nepo.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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