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Walton Hall Heat Network Survey & HNES Application

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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05 Sep 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Walton Hall Heat Network Survey & HNES Application was conducted by the Open University, based in Milton Keynes, England. With a focus on energy-efficiency consultancy services, this contract involves surveying and upgrading elements of the Walton Hall Heat Network to integrate with heat pump technology. The contract, valued at £107,640, was awarded to Fairheat on 30th June 2025. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a pre-determined pool of suppliers was considered. The contract period extends from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2026, with the process currently at the award stage, marking its completion.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy and those with capabilities in heat network technologies. Enterprises looking to expand into the South East of England and those capable of managing detailed survey projects would find this tender particularly advantageous. While larger firms like Fairheat were involved, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find openings in partnerships or subcontracting within the framework agreement. This project underscores the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, presenting long-term possibilities for businesses in relevant sectors.

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Notice Title

Walton Hall Heat Network Survey & HNES Application

Notice Description

Undertaking a detailed survey of the Walton Hall Heat Network and develop a scope of works for upgrading the secondary elements of the network to facilitate integration with heat pump technology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12a74df2-19ef-42d7-aaf7-3d1810ae90c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0682f43b-81f7-4ab0-8eda-06c493c5bd1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
fbs-procurement@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01908655814

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRHEAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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