--- title: "Exeter District Heating Network Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f881" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f881" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f881.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f881.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2023-08-31" --- # Exeter District Heating Network Prior Information Notice Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f881 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f881) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f881.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter, along with other key public sector institutions in Exeter, is planning a procurement process for the Exeter District Heating Network. This project aims to find a low-carbon energy solution for the city, in line with national decarbonisation targets. The estimated contract value is £250 million. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals outlining their approach and experience via the University of Exeter's CTM portal. The deadline for future notices for this tender is July 3, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for energy companies specialising in sustainable energy solutions to compete for the development of a city-wide low-carbon energy solution for Exeter. Businesses with expertise in district heating technologies, city energy solutions, and sustainable energy delivery models are well-suited to participate. The tender process is in the planning stage, and interested bidders can engage with the University of Exeter and other key stakeholders to showcase their capabilities in delivering cost-effective and resilient energy solutions. ## Notice The public sector anchor institutions of Exeter (Exeter City Council, University of Exeter, Exeter College, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS FT) wish to work collaboratively to find a city-wide low carbon energy solution that is cost effective and resilient. Our organisations have made commitments through a Civic Partnership Agreement to deliver a net zero solution for the city by 2030, commitments which are aligned to national government driven decarbonisation targets. All low carbon technologies are in-scope In this exercise although we are particularly interested in district heating solutions. The current combined energy consumption of the partners in-scope is estimated to be around 60 GWH per annual. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The stakeholder group are interested in hearing from existing or new energy companies working in the sustainable energy sector how a system approach to delivering low carbon heat could be applied to Exeter. The current combined energy consumption of the partners in-scope is estimated to be around 60 GWH per annual. The group would welcome a short document of no more than 4 pages of A4 identifying: 1. The potential for a city-wide low carbon energy solution, 2. A statement supporting why the technology is likely to represent good value for money to the tax-payer 3. Estimated timescales for delivery of your approach 4. The operational longevity of your approach and ability to retrofit emerging technologies to it 5. The typical financial models you use to deliver schemes 6. Your organisations experience and skill in developing and implementing a solution to this challenge. Interested parties should submit their document via the University of Exeter CTM portal as a response to project ref: DHN - 001. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is published on behalf of the below key stakeholders Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: Barrack Rd, Exeter Exeter College: Hele Rd, Exeter Exeter City Council: Paris St, Exeter Devon County Council: Topsham Rd, Exeter ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025631-2023 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 42515000 - District heating boiler - 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work - 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work - 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations ## Release History - 31 Aug 2023 at 13:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025631-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=72469&B=EXETER - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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