Published date: 1 September 2023

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 25 September 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Billing system - 48444100

Location of contract

PE28 4YE

Procurement reference

Soft Market Testing

Published date

1 September 2023

Closing date

25 September 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Climate Change and the Energy Service team within Cambridgeshire County Council has been developing a portfolio of large-scale (>1MW) renewable energy projects. The Swaffham Prior Heat Network is the first of its kind to retrofit renewable heat into an existing village. Heat is produced through Ground Source Heat Pumps, Air Source Heat Pumps and Electro Boilers for back up.

The Council is looking to appoint a provider to offer a utility (heat) billing platform and service, which will be suitable and sufficient for the Swaffham Prior Heat Network. This Soft Market Testing will help inform our procurement,

Please read the attached document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the online questionnaire, which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/xD4jHxuK0d by 5pm on Monday 25th September.

More information


Attachments

  • Soft Market Test Swaffham Heating network billing services.pdf
  • Market studies

Links

  • https://forms.office.com/e/xD4jHxuK0d
  • Market studies

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

New Shire Hall
Alconbury Weald
Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom

Email

procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk