Published date: 28 November 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09000000
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000
Systems and technical consultancy services - 72220000
Research and development consultancy services - 73200000
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£42,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_381518/1284608
Published date
28 November 2023
Approach to market date
4 December 2023
Contract start date
12 March 2024
Contract end date
27 March 2028
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
**** Please note, this is a Future Opportunity Notice and Not a Call for Competition ****
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) wishes to establish a Framework Agreement of consultants to support the Heat Network.
Background
The Energy White Paper, Heat & Buildings Strategy, and Net Zero Strategy have committed to introducing heat network zoning in England by 2025. Heat network zoning will revolutionise the development of heat networks in towns and cities across England.
By designating zones where heat networks offer the most cost-effective solution for decarbonising heat, local authorities and heat network developers can swiftly identify where new large-scale strategic heat networks should be constructed. This strategic approach aims to enhance the efficiency of the heat network development process, helping to streamline and target the multi-billion-pound investment needed to deliver heat networks on the scale required to meet the UK's net-zero goals.
The development of the heat network zoning process will be supported by the Energy Act, providing the government with the authority to implement zoning in England. This will involve creating a nationwide methodology for identifying and designating heat network zones, establishing a Zoning Coordinator role, and possibly a Central Authority to oversee zoning at a national level.
Access to skilled consultants is vital for the zoning process's success, and this procurement aims to establish a consultant framework as we move from the pilot phase towards a business-as-usual process in line with the national heat network zoning policy coming into force in 2025.
** Please refer to the attached document entitled ' BE23183 - Future Opportunity Notice' for further details on this upcoming requirement.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Zoning Technical Consultants - Heat Networks
- Early engagement
- Published 1 August 2023
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About the buyer
Contact name
FM Procurement
Address
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
SN2 1FF
England
Telephone
01793 867005
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Approach to market date: 4 December 2023
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