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Karbon Homes

Byker District Heat Network

Verdict
Worth qualifying properlyReadiness 75/100, a guide to effort not a prediction of winning
Deadline
20 Nov 202632 days left
Scoring
60% / 40%quality / price
Value
£145mas published

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Bid/no-bid signals

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  • Social value is worth 10%. Prepare specific, measurable commitments.
  • 32 days left: enough time to qualify properly and write a strong response.
  • Clarification questions close 11 Nov 2026. Ask early: the answers often reveal what the buyer really wants.
  • Quality-led (60% quality, 40% price). A strong method statement can beat a cheaper bid.

How it will be scored

From the award criteria in the official notice.

CriterionType and weight
Development to contract close, consents and heritagequality, 8%
Delivery in a live, occupied, listed estatequality, 12%
Generation, storage, network and capacity for growthquality, 12%
Operation, maintenance, lifecycle and handbackquality, 10%
Customers, vulnerability and regulatory compliancequality, 8%
Social Valuequality, 10%
F1 Hurdle equity internal rate of returncost, 4%
F2 Financial modelcost, 6%
F3 Tariff and landlord contributioncost, 16%
F4 Pre-construction services contributioncost, 5%
F5 Delivery stage fundingcost, 5%
F6 Grant drawdown and defrayalcost, 4%

Social value is weighted at 10%. Try the free social value commitment builder.

Key facts

  • Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
  • Clarification deadline: 11 Nov 2026
  • Contract period: 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2067
  • Suitable for SMEs: not stated
  • Services: HVAC and mechanical, Energy and decarbonisation
  • Region: North East, England, UK

Likely incumbent

No earlier FM award from this buyer in TenderStandard's data. See FM contract awards.

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