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NCC1545 Heat Network Consultancy

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for the "NCC1545 Heat Network Consultancy" project, seeking energy-efficiency consultancy services. This opportunity was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, under ESPO Consultancy Services 664_21 Lot 2d General Finance. The procurement is focused on the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the aim of providing commercial advice for the development of low carbon heat networks across up to eight towns in Northumberland. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2026, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions for the region. Asteros Advisers Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was awarded this contract valued at £56,013.

This tender offers potential growth avenues for businesses in the energy consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in low carbon technologies and financial modelling for sustainable projects. The successful supplier, Asteros Advisers Ltd, illustrates the opportunities available for SMEs to collaborate with public sector bodies on innovative energy solutions. Businesses with a strong background in governance arrangements and competitive dialogue with private sector partners might find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their service offerings and client base. As Northumberland County Council continues to advance its energy efficiency initiatives, suppliers in the renewable and consultancy spaces could find significant opportunities for involvement and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1545 Heat Network Consultancy

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking to appoint a single Contractor to provide commercial advice on the development of viable low carbon heat networks on key council buildings (anchor loads) in up to 8 towns across the county of Northumberland. The successful contractor will be responsible for updating financial models for heat networks, providing commercial advice in relation to final governance arrangements for the heat networks, and developing a financial evaluation methodology. Further commercial advice may be required to support a competitive dialogue process with private sector partners interested in developing heat networks in Northumberland. Procured by utilising a mini-competition under the framework: ESPO Consultancy Services 664_21 Lot 2d General Finance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c361f70-6064-4a6c-9262-28434b9ed675
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5fe0105-1577-424e-b8ec-8159cb42ac71
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£56,013 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,013 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTEROS ADVISERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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