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CPU 7270 for the provision of a Professional Services Company (PSC) for District Heating Strategic Options

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2025 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "CPU 7270 for the provision of a Professional Services Company (PSC) for District Heating Strategic Options." This contract involves the provision of services within the district heating and energy-efficiency consultancy sectors. The procurement stage was identified as the award stage, and the award was made to Amberside Advisors Ltd. The total contract value is £500,000, with the contract spanning from 31 March 2025 to 30 June 2026. This procurement falls under the services category with a primary classification in district heating, and it took place in England, United Kingdom. The tender reached its conclusion as planned, with the tender period ending on 28 February 2025, allowing sufficient time for evaluation and award by 18 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in district heating, energy-efficiency consultancy, and related professional services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process was designed considering their suitability. The nature of the requirement suggests this tender would be ideal for firms that offer specialised advisory services in strategic options for district heating. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and those with expertise in sustainable energy solutions will find substantial growth opportunities through participation in future similar procurements.

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Notice Title

CPU 7270 for the provision of a Professional Services Company (PSC) for District Heating Strategic Options

Notice Description

Provision of a Professional Services Company (PSC) for District Heating Strategic Options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f777dad4-cf78-42a5-be58-3bd13ee1cb30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8dbccd-0383-4ec4-a9de-3a96a90ae55f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBERSIDE ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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