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Strategic Energy Partnership and Heat Network - Technical Advisor

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow has completed the procurement process for the role of Technical Advisor for their Strategic Energy Partnership and Heat Network project. This procurement involves providing technical support and guidance throughout the engineering and design processes to establish a district heat network across the borough. The awarded contract, valued at £495,000, was granted through a direct award, with the construction professional services procured under Lot 1 Built Environment and General via the CCS RM6165 framework. The award was made to AECOM on 26th March 2026, with the contract period set from 13th April 2026 to 31st July 2027. The procurement falls under the category of business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and related areas, with a geographic focus on England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy and business services related to infrastructure and energy solutions. Companies familiar with strategic energy projects, especially those focused on sustainable urban development, will find this contract highly advantageous. It is an ideal opportunity for organisations possessing expertise in engineering, design, and commercialisation of large-scale energy infrastructure projects. The procurement process was streamlined through a direct award, thus benefiting firms with established credibility and a comprehensive capability to meet the needs of such technical advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for participation, although this particular award was allocated to a large-scale supplier, indicating that well-resourced firms with proven experience may be most competitive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Energy Partnership and Heat Network - Technical Advisor

Notice Description

Technical Support to engineering and design matters bridging the gap from feasibility study and detailed project development phase through procurement and commercialisation phase to appoint of the Delivery Partner for the Hounslow Borough wide borough wide District Heat Network. Strategic Energy Partnership and Heat Network - Technical Advisor - direct award via CCS - RM6165 Construction Professional Services Lot 1 Built Environment and General.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56844cd9-ede4-4310-9090-2a11f4323fbc
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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