8587 Re-issue Hydroelectric Power in Historic Landscapes

A Tender Notice
by HISTORIC ENGLAND

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
8 month
Value
£20K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
17 Jan 2023
Delivery
06 Mar 2023 to 31 Oct 2023
Deadline
14 Feb 2023 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This project is to investigate the performance of a cross-section of micro-hydro schemes currently operating within historic landscapes in the UK. Despite being a well-established and mature technology, high capital costs, may deter investment and prevent the use of a readily available energy resource. The historic built environment has the potential to overcome economic barriers associated with new hydroelectric schemes. Historic water mills, which would otherwise be stranded assets, have the potential to be re-purposed for hydroelectric power generation. As well as being favourably sited to maximise energy potential, readapting water mills has the potential to reduce the embodied carbon emissions and overall environmental impact compared to constructing a new hydropower scheme. Whilst there are numerous live examples of these projects across the UK, there is a need to integrate best practice so that the latent potential of micro hydro can be maximised where feasible.

CPV Codes

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Other Information

Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/

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