--- title: "T26-056BUS Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067661" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067661" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067661.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067661.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # T26-056BUS Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC) Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067661 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067661) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067661.json) ## Summary Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the "Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)." This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically marketing management, technical analysis, and energy-efficiency consultancy services, with a gross value of £200,000. Based in Strabane Town Centre, Northern Ireland, the tender aims to support a pilot project for a Positive Energy District, in line with the EU Green Deal's sustainability goals. This active tender, part of the Open Procedure Method, is accepting submissions until 7 August 2026, with the awarded contract period expected to commence on 23 September 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2027. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically via etendersNI, ensuring alignment with the submission criteria detailed in the CfT documents. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in energy systems, project management, and economic development. Participants in the EU Intelligent Cities Challenge, such as Derry City and Strabane District Council, seek to leverage local and international expertise, creating growth prospects for firms that can contribute to the comprehensive development and execution of Positive Energy District initiatives. Companies that provide integrated and sustainable solutions in various consultancy domains, including business and technical analysis, are well-positioned to benefit from this strategic initiative, potentially opening doors to further collaborations in European sustainable development projects. ## Notice This ITT has been issued by Derry City and Strabane District Council (the Council) for the Provision of "Strabane Positive Energy (PED) Feasibility, Investment Roadmap and Outline Business Case (OBC)". The focus of this tender is the Positive Energy District (PED) element of the Smart Derry Strabane programme. It includes a proposed PS2m investment to support the development of a pilot project exploring the feasibility and investment roadmap to establishing a Positive Energy District (PED) in Strabane Town Centre. Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) is among 64 locations across Europe selected to participate in the prestigious EU Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC). This initiative brings together over 120 cities from across Europe and beyond, with the goal of accelerating their green and digital transitions. Through the ICC, DCSDC has leveraged expertise from both local and EU specialists to drive its transformation by developing a Local Green Deals (LGD). A LGD is a strategic framework that integrates existing policies, such as sustainable energy and climate action plans, circular economy strategies, and economic development programs, into a unified action plan aligned with the EU Green Deal. Crucially, these plans are stakeholder-driven, empowering businesses, residents, and public sector organisations to take an active role in enhancing economic competitiveness, social resilience and shaping a sustainable future. As part of the ICC, Ulster University developed a concept report exploring the potential of establishing a Positive Energy District (PED) in Strabane (see Appendix 1 attached), this report played a key role in shaping Strabane's EU Local Green Deal (see Appendix 2 attached). Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail. ### Planning Information Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062390-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 17 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £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 | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | DERRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT48 7NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | | Local authority | Derry City and Strabane | | Electoral ward | Northland | | Westminster constituency | Foyle | | Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 14:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062390-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 12:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028452-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062390-2026 2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028452-2026 27th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.derrystrabane.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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