Viking Energy Network, Jarrow

Tender description

South Tyneside Council wishes to establish a district energy network in Jarrow. The Viking Energy Network, Jarrow (VENJ) project will extract low grade heat from the River Tyne at Jarrow Staithes and utilise heat pump technology to distribute low carbon heat to a district energy network in Jarrow. The energy network will provide heat and power to public sector customers. It will decrease the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of fossil fuels for heating in Jarrow in order to contribute to national level renewable energy, energy efficiency and CO2 targets and will establish South Tyneside Council as a leader of innovation in the area of climate change. A prequalification submission must be completed by 3rd February. The draft tender documents are for information only - the full set will be released to the shortlisted applicants following PQQ evaluation. Keywords: heating, district, energy, network