Award

PCC - PCH Heat Decarbonisation Options

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 09:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 07:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The West of England Combined Authority involves the project titled "PCC - PCH Heat Decarbonisation Options," aimed at supporting emission reduction initiatives as part of the South West Net Zero Hub funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the research consultancy services sector, and operates through an open competition method below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Scene Connect Ltd, has a total gross value of £51,735.6 and is set to run from 15 October 2025 to 23 February 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11 August 2025, with submissions not permitted electronically, ensuring compliance with specified terms.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in decarbonisation and consultancy services. Organisations equipped to provide technical and research consultancy services are ideally positioned to compete, given the tender's focus on consultancy related to heat decarbonisation. Suitable businesses should be adept at managing projects with a high-quality emphasis, as the award criteria prioritise quality over price, with a 70% weighting on service quality. Furthermore, this procurement is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs within the UK, providing a chance to participate in a high-impact, sustainability-focused initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PCC - PCH Heat Decarbonisation Options

Notice Description

The South West Net Zero Hub (the SWNZH) is an initiative funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The purpose of the Hub is to provide impartial advice, technical support and funding to public and not-for-profit organisations, to develop projects that accelerate emission reductions and enable the transition to a more sustainable future....Please see Tender Pack

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05572d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065503-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,113 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sandyp Singh
Contact Email
sandyp.singh@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCENE CONNECT

Further Information

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