Published date: 22 November 2016

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 December 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Electricity - 09310000

  • District heating - 09323000

  • Technical manuals - 22473000

    • Research services - 73110000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£30,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

TRN: 1241/11/2016

Published date

22 November 2016

Closing date

14 December 2016

Contract start date

2 January 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Not applicable

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

BEIS is seeking to procure written guidance on heat network interaction with the Electricity industry. Due to the specialist nature of the electricity industry it will clearly outline the terms used by the industry giving detail to the meanings. The economics of a network can be substantially increased if a more favorable value for the output of small scale electricity generation can be achieved. The aim is to enhanced revenue routes in order to get best value for power output including optimal price from the wholesale markets thereby presenting more investable schemes. Part of the work will examine exemptions and an internal note will be produced that gives detail how they can affect different network scenarios. Case studies and flow diagrams will be used to in order to convey information effectively.

If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to hndu@decc.gsi.gov.uk at address stipulated in the "Who to Contact" section.
Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice.

Completed tender submission must be returned to hndu@decc.gsi.gov.uk, by 12:00 14th December 2016. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place week commencing 2nd of January 2017 This contract is for 4 months.

More information

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How to Apply
If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to hndu@decc.gsi.gov.uk at address stipulated in the "Who to Contact" section.
Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice.

Completed tender submission must be returned to hndu@decc.gsi.gov.uk, by 12:00 14th December 2016. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place week commencing 2nd of January 2017 This contract is for 4 months.

About the buyer

Address

3 Whitehall Place
London
SW1A 2AW
England

Email

hndu@decc.gsi.gov.uk