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District Heat Network (DHN) Detailed Project Development - St Helens Council

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

St.Helens Council has awarded a contract for the detailed project development of a District Heat Network (DHN). The process falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000) and pertains to the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and had reached the award stage by the date of 14th April 2025. The contract, valued at £525,725, will run from 28th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with Grace Simpson being the contact point at the council. Buro Happold has been named the supplier for this project.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, specifically those specialising in research and development related to energy infrastructure. Given its city council backing and substantial budget, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging the chance for portfolio diversification and regional best practices introduction. Businesses with expertise in energy management, sustainability consultancy, or engineering would be well-equipped to provide competitive offerings for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

District Heat Network (DHN) Detailed Project Development - St Helens Council

Notice Description

Awarded via CCS framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2dfab1a-1361-45fd-8da1-6132326da84d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb594e27-d08f-4939-bccf-4924a0be28af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£525,725 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURO HAPPOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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