TENDER: HEAT NETWORK TECHNO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DIDCOT | VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL
TENDER HEAT NETWORK TECHNO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DIDCOT VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Reference
C-000444
Description
This project will deliver a heat network feasibility study for an area northwest of Didcot. The study will consider the potential combination and/or expansion of potential heat network zones identified by the National Zoning Model (NZM), by incorporating opportunities provided by adjacent data centre development proposals. 400,000sqm of data centres are proposed by several developers on brownfield land adjacent to the operational Didcot Power Station (Oxfordshire). The NZM has not considered these future waste heat sources.
The overarching aims of this study are:
- To review heat network zone development opportunities, to help prepare for the introduction of heat network zoning policy.
- To determine whether heat network scheme(s) for the specified area are viable.
- To understand how heat network schemes can be delivered in alignment with the forthcoming Heat Network Zoning Regulations.
- To set out for the council the range of possible delivery models based on different levels of local authority leadership and investment.
- To provide decision makers with recommendations which describe the next steps required to take the project through to delivery.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 – Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
10 July 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index
Search for opportunities, select Vale of White Horse District Council under Organisations and choose this tender from the list provided.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 30.00% |
| Carbon Reduction & Energy Efficiency | Quality | 5.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authority
Vale of White Horse District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHP-7869-DZXD
Abbey House, Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 – Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government