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Design Review of Uttlesford Decarbonisation Scheme

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council has completed the procurement process titled "Design Review of Uttlesford Decarbonisation Scheme", awarding the contract to D3 Associates. This process falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on the technical design review for the district’s decarbonisation scheme application. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, a direct award below the threshold. The award was announced on 1st May 2025, and the associated contract period runs from 1st June 2025 to 31st August 2025. The project is located in Saffron Walden, England, with the postal code CB11 4ER. The contract involves services with a total value of £27,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and technical design services to engage in energy efficiency projects within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in sustainability and decarbonisation could leverage such projects to enhance their portfolio and establish themselves as leaders in environmentally focused initiatives. As the contract embraces direct engagement below the threshold, it also encourages targeted involvement from niche professionals who can deliver high-quality consultancy services tailored to government schemes. The awarded party, D3 Associates, is an SME, demonstrating the council's openness to smaller firms proficient in specialised consultancy projects.

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Notice Title

Design Review of Uttlesford Decarbonisation Scheme

Notice Description

Direct award for RIBA Stages 4 technical design review of drawings and specifications prepared for the UDC Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme application

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd241fe1-312c-4807-8354-f0f95dca5625
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57992d55-c285-4bcc-99f0-5e4d5740b4f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D3 ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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