Award

Riverside Dene District Heating - Repairs and Maintenance

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 07:53

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 10:19

Tender

01 May 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Riverside Dene District Heating - Repairs and Maintenance" project. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the award was finalised on 29th September 2025. The project, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, falls under the industry category of district heating and construction works, with an emphasis on district-heating mains construction. The contract, which commenced on 30th September 2025 and will run until 30th September 2027, includes potential extensions up to 2029 depending on performance criteria. Blue Leaf Energy Services Ltd, a local SME, has been selected as the supplier, marking the contract as active and officially signed on 24th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the operations and maintenance of district heating systems, particularly those with capabilities in managing large-scale construction and maintenance projects. It is an attractive opportunity for SMEs, like Blue Leaf Energy Services Ltd, that are experienced in this niche industry segment, allowing such businesses to demonstrate their expertise, expand their client base, and enhance their market reputation. The project's focus on performance-based renewals provides added incentive for quality delivery, encouraging firms to showcase their efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining vital community infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Riverside Dene District Heating - Repairs and Maintenance

Notice Description

Repairs and Maintenance works for the district heating system at Riverside Dene

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions subject to performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060342-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£799,999 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£799,999 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£440,879 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£440,879 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE LEAF ENERGY SERVICES

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