Award

Design Services for Heat Network

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has completed a procurement process for the "Design Services for Heat Network." This tender falls under the industry category of electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy, with additional focus areas including local area network and heating-system design services. The procurement was conducted selectively as a call-off from a framework agreement, commencing on 15 August 2025 and concluding on 31 January 2026. The contract is valued at £346,495 and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key information dates involve the award status being activated on 8 August 2025 and published on 2 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth among businesses involved in heating and network design services. Given the substantial contract value and suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, companies specializing in these areas can effectively compete. The successful bidder, Fairheat Limited, a large-scale firm based in London, exemplifies the kind of business well-positioned to thrive through such procurement processes. Engaging in contracts like this can boost expertise, market presence, and client portfolios for similar-sized enterprises in related sectors.

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Notice Title

Design Services for Heat Network

Notice Description

Heat Network Design Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79f4432d-a0f9-46ef-b486-eef0748abfbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeeafa74-d2ab-4352-a049-fa75e2e9ad73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

32410000 - Local area network

71321200 - Heating-system design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£346,495 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,083 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIRHEAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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