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title: "Cranbrook-Monkerton District Heating Interconnector - Pipeline Design/Construction and/or Operation and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034772"
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buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-16"
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# Cranbrook-Monkerton District Heating Interconnector - Pipeline Design/Construction and/or Operation and Maintenance

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034772

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by Devon County Council for the "Cranbrook-Monkerton District Heating Interconnector", focused on construction work in East Devon. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a supplier day scheduled for July 12, 2022. There are two main lots: Lot 1 for Design and Build/Construction and Lot 2 for Operation and Maintenance, allowing bidders to apply for either or both. This project is designed to provide low carbon heat to approximately 12,000 homes via a heat transmission main spanning 7.5 km, contributing to the development of the Cranbrook and Monkerton heat networks.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for construction and engineering firms experienced in district heating projects, particularly those with expertise in complex sub-contracting and maintenance operations. Companies that meet the qualifications, such as having at least three years of relevant experience and a minimum annual turnover, will find this procurement well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, firms with specialised skills in managing heat network operations and maintenance will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this project, facilitating sustainable growth and expansion in the low carbon sector.

## Notice

Construction and fit-out of a Heat Transfer Station (up to 37 MW capacity) on an EfW site comprising District Heating pumps, construction of a 7.5 km heat transmission main and supply and installation of 2 no heat transfer interfaces in East Devon. The project is to connect the existing and yet to be developed parts of the Cranbrook/Skypark and Monkerton heat networks to a low carbon heat source at Hill Barton Business Park. When completed the project will provide low carbon heat to some 12,000 homes from an Energy from Waste plant which is currently under development. The Cranbrook/Skypark and Monkerton networks are designed to supply 3,500 homes and 1.4m sq ft of commercial space and 4,600 homes and 800k sq ft of commercial space respectively. The connection project will enable the bulk supply of heat to both networks. The interconnector will also support the planned expansion of the Cranbrook new town to circa 8,000 homes through enabling the delivery of a Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard compliant energy solution. It is currently anticipated that the Project will be split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Design and Build/Construction Package - Lot 2 - Operation and Maintenance Bidders will be able to bid for one or more Lots but are not obliged in any way to bid for both. Proposed bidder qualifications are identified in the Additional Information section below which includes experience and turnover requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Design and Build/Construction Package

- Construction and fit-out of a Heat Transfer Station (up to 37 MW capacity) on an EfW site comprising District Heating pumps - Construction of a 7.5 km heat transmission main (up to 400mm diameter) - Installation will involve a mixture of rural roads, farmland and public highway - Tunnelling (currently proposed method is pipe jacking) required under dual carriageway and in proximity to operational airport - A pipe bridge over the River Clyst - Supply and installation of 2 no heat transfer interfaces: 1) Science Park, requiring separate plant room enclosure adjacent to existing substation 2) Cranbrook/Skypark: within existing 3rd party energy centre

Lot 2: Operation and Maintenance

Lot 2: Operation and Maintenance - Operation, maintenance and inspections of the constructed pipeline - Operation, maintenance and inspections of heat transfer station - Contractors will be responsible for service, maintenance, repair, replacement and inspection of all plant and equipment included in this package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016590-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HONITON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX14 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2022 at 15:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016590-2022
- 16 Jun 2022 at 15:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016589-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://eastdevon.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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