FM21259 - Heat Networks Technical Standards Assurance Scheme

Concepts

• swindon
• energy related
• department for business, energy & industrial strategy
• quality assurance processes
• heat networks
• technical standards assurance scheme
• relevant standards
• heat network performance
• industrial strategy
• research and development

Location

Description

Brief Description of the Requirement The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) want to develop standardised quality assurance processes that will provide demonstration of compliance to relevant standards and plausible performance data about heat networks. Such processes will provide Ofgem with a means to establish compliance with mandated standards, improved data about heat network performance and improve accountability for parties involved in heat networks design, build, operation and maintenance.

CPV Codes

• 71314000 - Energy and related services
• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

Bidders are to review the Market Engagement Notice attachment for further details of this requirements. Supplier Engagement Session The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, alongside UK Shared Business Services Limited, will be hosting a Microsoft Teams meeting to further discuss this requirement. This Early Engagement Notice is being issued in order to undertake market consultation exercise with regards to the current view of requirements detailed above and in the Market Engagement Notice document. Please note it is the intention to advertise this requirement via CCS RM3824 Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets DPS, please refer to the Market Engagement Notice attachment for further details of the Lot and filter options selected. The supplier engagement session is due to take place W/C 25th April 2022 via Microsoft Teams. The date and timing of the supplier engagement session is still to be confirmed however we anticipate the session will take place in the afternoon. The supplier engagement will last approximately 60 minutes. If you believe this will be of interest to you and your organisation, please register your interest by providing the following information to fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk, marking the email FTO Jacob Morris and referencing our unique reference number FM21259. Please note attendance is restricted to 3 individuals per supplier. - Attendee(s) Name - Attendee(s) Email Address - Organisation Name - Confirm whether you are already a member of the HELGA DPS By registering and attending you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable BEIS to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns and views on formulation of its requirements. BEIS may consider the information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultant to help inform the specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the proposed procurement, ensuring all valid options are considered. Any information supplied as part of preliminary market consultation shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. How to Register on CCS HELGA Dynamic Purchasing System If you would like further details on the CCS HELGA DPS please contact: rm3824@crowncommercial.gov.uk or visit https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3824 Where a supplier is interested in bidding for this opportunity you will need to ensure you have registered with CCS to be a supplier on this DPS, details of how this can be done can be seen below: Onboarding Process: support@nqc.com or contact 0161 393 4191 Link to the DPS registration page is : https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#utilitiesandfuels FM21259 - Market Engagement Notice FM21259 - Market Engagement Notice.pdf