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District Heating Network - Appointment

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "District Heating Network - Appointment" has reached the award stage and involves The Crown Estate as the contracting authority. This tender, classified under engineering services (CPV code 71300000), encompasses a contract valued at £133,492.50 for services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct method via single tender action below the threshold, with Buro Happold Limited selected as the supplier. The contract was awarded on 8 October 2024, with the service provision scheduled from 9 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. Key details of this initiative were published and updated in May 2025.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses focused on engineering services, especially those with expertise in implementing and maintaining district heating networks. While the procurement process followed a selective approach, businesses similar in scale and resources to Buro Happold Limited, a large enterprise, could stand favourable chances if they demonstrate substantial competency in similar projects. Prospective contenders should ensure readiness to tap into similar opportunities with The Crown Estate and other government-related projects, contributing to sustainable infrastructure developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

District Heating Network - Appointment

Notice Description

District Heating Network - Appointment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f55b5f62-c039-4623-9cc8-f4bca7d03b67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a9f30e-4672-4674-9731-2b7376f4464e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,492 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,492 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURO HAPPOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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