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Consultant for the design of Clacton Leisure Centre ASHP & PV system

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 22:38

Summary of the contracting process

Tendring District Council, in collaboration with Essex County Council, has completed a procurement process for the consultancy and design of a new Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) and Photovoltaic (PV) system at Clacton Leisure Centre. The process reached the contract stage on 21 October 2025, with the direct procurement method used for this below-threshold contract. Located in Clacton-on-Sea, the project falls under the services category, specifically engineering design services. The contract commenced on 16 July 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31 December 2026. The procurement did not involve competition, indicating a streamlined approach for project completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable engineering design services. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in renewable energy system design and project management. Companies like Heaton Design and Engineering Limited, which ultimately won the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their capability to deliver specialised consultancy and project management services efficiently.

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Notice Title

Consultant for the design of Clacton Leisure Centre ASHP & PV system

Notice Description

Consultant for the provision of specialist design works for a new Air Source Heat Pump & Photovoltaic system at Clacton Leisure Centre & project management of the overall project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067287-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,080 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tendringdc.gov.uk, procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO15 1SE
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEATON DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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