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Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Provision of a Heat Network Technical Assurance Readiness Review - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Oxford City Council has reached the award stage with the title "Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Provision of a Heat Network Technical Assurance Readiness Review". Classified under energy-efficiency consultancy services, this initiative seeks to ensure compliance with the forthcoming Heat Network Technical Assurance Standards in the UK. The procurement method used is a selective, restricted procedure. This contract, valued at £17,820, was awarded to Hestia Consultants Ltd and covers a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 6th November 2026. The contracting process concluded on 26th March 2026, and the award was published on 28th May 2026. The contract aims to address various global locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services in energy efficiency, building services, and environmental engineering. Such consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in statutory compliance and standards implementation within heat networks, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although the contract was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a robust background in consultancy and a capacity for large-scale infrastructure projects would benefit from engaging in such opportunities to expand their reach and expertise in the energy sector.

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Notice Title

Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Provision of a Heat Network Technical Assurance Readiness Review - AWARD

Notice Description

The aim of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide consultancy support Oxford City Council in preparing for compliance with the forthcoming Heat Network Technical Assurance (HNTAS), which will introduce statutory requirements for the performance, operation and customer protection standards of heat networks across the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-094afe3d-1f89-4546-aafb-c174ab68f83e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6652db71-2860-4a42-b99e-d6c98617d775
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HESTIA CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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