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Energy Management Software

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently completed the procurement process for an Energy Management Software, focusing on the effective management of energy and water contracts. This IT services contract, classified under CPV code 72000000, covers consulting, software development, Internet and support to monitor energy consumption and costs. The contract was awarded on 30th July 2026 to SYSTEMSLINK 2000 LTD., following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is located in North East England, with the contract period commencing on 1st November 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2028. This opportunity, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency measures, was designed to support schools, academy trusts, town councils, and the fire authority with an energy portal.

For businesses, particularly SMEs in the IT services sector, this tender represents a strategic opportunity to expand their market reach by providing essential software and consultation services in energy management. Companies capable of offering robust data management and analytics in energy consumption would find this tender advantageous, as it includes not only software development but also the provision of ongoing support and consulting services. Such collaborative contracts enhance the service range of businesses while fostering relationships with public sector organisations like Durham County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Management Software

Notice Description

Energy Management Database, to enable the Council to manage all energy and water contracts data, carry out monitoring and targeting sites on their consumption and cost and produce management reports for service areas. As well as access to an energy portal for customers such as schools, academy trusts, town councils and the fire authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8e93281-feec-4599-8fa4-7440081f86b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed22fb2-878c-4815-91da-3a73bdc9bec8
Current Stage
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,561 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,561 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEMSLINK 2000

Further Information

Notice Documents

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