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Award Notice for Early Design Services for Decarbonisation Project

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process for early design services under its decarbonisation project, specifically engaging Dalkia Energy Services Limited. This award was part of the Energy Consortium Framework Agreement, focusing on electricity and related services, within the industry category covering petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other energy sources. The procurement utilized a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £135,000. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 27th October 2025. Activities related to this project are located in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for growth among SMEs and VCSEs engaged in energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects. Businesses with expertise in these sectors are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Participation in such initiatives aligns with increasing governmental and institutional focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, enabling firms to enhance their portfolio in a growing market. This project not only offers a substantial contract but also a chance to showcase expertise, thereby expanding business potential within the public sector energy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for Early Design Services for Decarbonisation Project

Notice Description

The University of Chester has made a direct award to EDF/ Dalkia Energy Services Limited under the Energy Consortium Framework Agreement for Electricity and Related Services under Schedule 4 - Additional Services through EDF / Dalkia for Energy Efficiency Services This direct award is to undertake the initial mobilisation and early survey activities. This is to enable the current concept to be advanced while a detailed design scope is developed for the large-scale heat decarbonisation project funded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-399d335f-083f-4cea-844f-86245f9bbfba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92035eb4-fd20-45a3-b199-82b47c4a44a5
Current Stage
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DALKIA ENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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