UK-London: Heat Networks Investment Project - Main Scheme Delivery Partner

Tender description

Modification Notice Original description: This OJEU Notice and Tender documentation refers to the procurement of the Delivery Partner to deliver the HNIP main scheme and ongoing management of the pilot projects. The HNIP scheme will build on the work of existing government schemes and interventions to support the deployment of heat networks in England and Wales. The services we intend to procure include:"Finalising scheme processes, producing supporting guidance/materials, application documentation and establishing governance structures"Assessment (eligibility/scoring/ranking) of applications & funding awards "Administration of financial support - grants, loans - and financial due diligence of applicants (public, private & 3rd sector) for all successful project (both Pilot and Main Scheme) "Communication & promotion of scheme "Supporting applicants both before (project pipeline development) and during the application process Description of the modifications As a result of a Regulation 72(5) assessment in October 2020 and complying with regulation 72(1)(c), 72(3), and Regulation 51 this is to notify the market of a change to contract which was agreed between the parties in December 2020: The HNIP Delivery Partner's rebate has been adjusted to become a conditional requirement upon raising the minimum fees from the Third Party Investment process. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: The rationale for the adjustment reflects the current heat network market conditions and the ability of projects to take third party investment without further commercial intervention, meaning that the associated third party funding raising requirement has been made conditional.