PS24312 - Renewable Energy Planning Database

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***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****

This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS

Brief Description of Requirement
Retender for the provision of the collation, administration and maintenance of the Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD) and Heat Networks Planning Database (HNPD).  This database currently tracks the development of renewable electricity projects and storage projects through the planning system as well as heat generation (e.g. the HP/CHP) and distribution (heat networks). The scope of the REPD was recently extended to include land type used in projects.

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