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Technical Consultants Ipswich Heat Network Procurement

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process to appoint a technical consultant for the Ipswich Heat Network, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency within the East of England region, United Kingdom. This process involved a selective procurement method through a call-off framework agreement and was concluded with an award to AECOM Limited. The procurement, classified under energy-efficiency consultancy services, moved from the tender stage to the award stage on 9 March 2026. The consultancy contract commenced on 1 October 2025 and will run until 31 March 2027. Seeking innovative solutions for energy optimisation, this procurement offers a strategic engagement opportunity for businesses matching this industry category.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the energy consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency. SMEs can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio by collaborating with Suffolk County Council as they seek to improve energy solutions in the Ipswich area. The procurement's focus on selective tendering could benefit firms possessing robust frameworks and a proven track record within energy consultancy, positioning them well to support public sector clients like Suffolk County Council with strategic advisory and technical implementation services.

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Notice Title

Technical Consultants Ipswich Heat Network Procurement

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council has appointed a technical consultant to support on the procurement of a delivery partner for the Ipswich Heat Network. The contract end date is based on the estimated finalisation of the procurement of the delivery partner and therefore the end date of this consultancy contract could change if the procurement takes longer than anticipated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79f3d1b2-101e-42d8-bef4-4aa60c0c8f32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc63b90-d874-4ee9-b902-930aef405f33
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
Large

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
£364,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£364,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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