Renewable / Low Carbon Heating System Technology

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  "date": "2026-03-24T12:36:10Z",
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    "id": "GB-PPON-PGDC-7958-NDQT",
    "name": "District Council of Tandridge"
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            "description": "Central-heating equipment"
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            "description": "Heat pumps"
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            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Heat-recovery equipment"
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            "id": "44622000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Heat-recovery systems"
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            "id": "50721000",
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            "description": "Commissioning of heating installations"
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    "title": "Renewable / Low Carbon  Heating System Technology",
    "value": {
      "amount": 150000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 180000
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    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
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    "description": "Tandridge District Council (TDC) is undertaking pre-market engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to inform a potential future procurement relating to renewable heating solutions within its housing portfolio.\nThe objectives of this engagement are to:\n•\tUnderstand market maturity in relation to renewable heating system technologies\n•\tAssess capability relating to heat pumps and hydrogen-ready hybrid systems.\n•\tTest appropriate commercial and contractual models\n•\tEnsure proportionate and SME-accessible procurement design\n•\tInform an EPC Band Improvement Strategy\nA summary of findings may be published in line with PA23 transparency requirements.\nThis PME is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated statutory guidance. It does not form part of a live procurement, does not confer any advantage, and participation is entirely voluntary. \nResponses will be used to inform internal option appraisal, procurement strategy, specification development, and contract structuring.  No commercial commitments, shortlist, or supplier down selection will result from this exercise.  This engagement is not a call for competition and does not form part of any tender evaluation.\nTDC is undertaking this PME in line with the PA23 principles of transparency, integrity, non‑discrimination, and fair treatment. TDC will run the engagement in a transparent and proportionate way to avoid any unfair advantage and will take reasonable steps to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest. Where required, TDC  will publish the appropriate notices and will keep appropriate records of the engagement.\nAll information provided will be treated consistently and used proportionately to inform future decisions.  \nScope of Renewables / Low-Carbon Gas Heating Technologies Services\nFor the purposes of this Market Engagement Questionnaire, Renewables refers to heat pumps or low-carbon gaseous fuels and associated heating technologies intended to reduce reliance on fossil natural gas within the housing portfolio. \nThis includes the use of ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps and Hydrogen ready heating technology.\nThis engagement relates to the potential delivery of renewables or transitional low-carbon gas heating systems within occupied housing stock and/or as part of planned capital investment programmes. This may include:\n•\tLifecycle natural gas boiler replacement with alternative technology \n•\tHybrid retrofit\n•\tAir Source heat pump installations and maintenance/servicing.\n•\tGround source heat pumps maintenance and servicing.\n•\tHydrogen-ready installations\n•\tStrategic EPC uplift interventions\n•\tPilot Decarbonisation programmes\nIn a local authority housing context, renewable technology is considered transitional or future-ready solutions that support carbon reduction, EPC band improvement and long-term heat decarbonisation planning, while maintaining resident safety, affordability and regulatory compliance. \nThe term does not include fully electric heating systems or non-gas district heat networks, unless they are integrated within a hybrid gas-based solution. For the avoidance of doubt, this Market Engagement relates to alternative fossil fuel technology and does not include the following:\na)\tFully Electric Heating Solutions\n•\tDirect electric heating systems\n•\tInfrared or panel heaters\n(Unless forming part of a hybrid gas-based system.)\nb)\tDistrict or Communal Heat Networks\n•\tHeat networks utilising fossil fuels\n•\tElectrified heat interface unit systems\nc)\tGeneral Gas Servicing & Maintenance\n•\tAnnual gas safety checks LGSC (CP12)\n•\tReactive gas repairs\n•\tRoutine boiler servicing\n(These may be subject to separate procurement exercises).\nd)\tFabric-Only Retrofit Measures\n•\tLoft insulation\n•\tCavity wall insulation\n•\tExternal wall insulation\n•\tWindow replacement\n(Unless directly linked to performance modelling of gas renewable technologies).\ne)\tNon-Domestic / Commercial Installations\n•\tCorporate buildings\n•\tSchools\n•\tLeisure centres\n•\tCommercial plant rooms\nf)\tFuel Procurement or Energy Supply Contracts\n•\tGas purchasing arrangements\n•\tPower Purchase Agreements (PPAs)\n•\tEnergy retail supply contracts\ng)\tResearch-Only or Pilot Innovation Funding\n•\tAcademic-only research projects\n•\tGrant-only feasibility studies not linked to deliverable housing installations\nThe relevant tender documents are now available via this link SE Shared Services eSourcing Portal - Home \nTo obtain the Questionnaire for this Pre Market Engagement and future Tender Documents when required you must be registered on the SE Shared Services In-tend portal and on the Central Digital Platform (CDP).\nThe PME Questionnaire can be accessed when logged into SE Shared Services eSourcing Portal - Home by selecting ‘Tenders’ then ‘My tenders’ & ‘View Details’ on the relevant advert. \nPlease download the Questionnaire and once completed please re upload to In-tend.\nPlease note that any communications with Tandridge District Council (TDC) in relation to this PME must be issued in writing via the correspondence function on Intend.",
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      "id": "GB-PPON-PGDC-7958-NDQT",
      "name": "District Council of Tandridge",
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKJ26",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Oxted",
        "postalCode": "RH8 0BT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Council Offices, 8 Station Road East"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Andy Salter",
        "email": "procurementSM@tandridge.gov.uk"
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  "language": "en",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-03-24T12:36:10Z"
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