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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Oxford City Council, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "HNES Optimisation Studies for Three Sites - AWARD." This initiative is classified under energy-efficiency consultancy services and aims to appoint a consultant for conducting optimisation studies across three designated sites. The contract was awarded to Chirpy Heat Ltd, with a total value of £50,045, and covers a broad range of locations, including the UK, Europe, and other territories. The procurement process was carried out using a restricted procedure, a selective method ensuring that only pre-qualified suppliers could compete. The tender period concluded on 17th July 2026, and the contract period will commence on 18th August 2026, running until 21st December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy consultancy services. Companies with a focus on energy efficiency and optimisation operations will find this an ideal growth avenue, particularly those with the expertise to manage projects across multiple international sites. Although this specific contract awarded to Chirpy Heat Ltd indicates the council's preference for experienced entities capable of handling sizeable projects, similar upcoming projects could provide potential competitive openings for other suitable consultancy firms. By engaging in such projects, businesses can bolster their credentials within the energy consultancy sector, potentially leading to further opportunities with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

HNES Optimisation Studies for Three Sites - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council has been awarded HNES funding to appoint a consultant to undertake HNES optimisation studies across three sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d6b8890-9c52-488d-a346-5558b4f21f5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6796dc8e-8f67-415c-9620-40f96e8e4548
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,045 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 1-6 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

CHIRPY HEAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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