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Heat Network Consultancy

Northumberland County Council

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01 Sep 2026 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council procured heat network consultancy services to support a competitive dialogue with private-sector partners interested in developing heat networks. The appointed contractor provides commercial advice for this development and partner-engagement process, combining financial consultancy with energy-efficiency consultancy. The work is delivered for the Council in Northumberland, England. It is a professional services requirement rather than construction, equipment supply or operation of a heat network. Businesses with experience advising public bodies on heat network development, commercial structures and energy projects would recognise this as a specialist strategic consultancy opportunity. The requirement is relevant to firms able to support dialogue with potential private-sector delivery or investment partners and translate technical energy proposals into commercially credible arrangements.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The contract was awarded on 1 September 2026 to Asteros Advisers Ltd for £55,000 including the stated contract value. The contract runs from 7 September 2026 to 8 September 2027, with an optional one 12-month extension. The tender submission deadline was 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The requirement was handled as a selective procurement and described as a call-off from a framework agreement; the award was made by direct award under the ESPO Consultancy Services 664_25 framework, Lot 2d General Finance. The buyer is Northumberland County Council. The award is active, and the procurement category is services. Asteros Advisers Ltd is identified as the successful supplier.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement from Northumberland County Council for specialist commercial support around heat network development and competitive dialogue with private-sector partners. A credible future competitor would need to combine financial advisory capability with practical understanding of energy efficiency and heat network projects. Relevant experience could include developing commercial models, advising on procurement or partnership structures, testing investment propositions, and supporting negotiations or dialogue with private-sector organisations. The work suits a small or medium-sized consultancy: the procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs, and the successful supplier is an SME. Firms already qualified to use the relevant consultancy framework, or able to access comparable public-sector routes, would be better placed to respond when the Council next requires this type of advice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat Network Consultancy

Notice Description

The Council requires a Contractor to provide commercial advice to support a competitive dialogue process with private sector partners interested in developing heat networks in Northumberland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e4a5c1f-57d9-4ac5-9aea-0a9c3e16cd2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fffd9fbd-9d70-49a7-ad9a-ad1f2c9797bf
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 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
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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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