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Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Technical Consultancy

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Plymouth City Council involves the award of a contract for technical consultancy services related to the Plymouth Heat Network project. This specific procurement, identified as "Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Technical Consultancy," falls under the category of infrastructure works consultancy, with awards and services being provided regionally in UKK41, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and is in the award stage, as evidenced by the active status of the award. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 3rd March 2026, with the contract term beginning on 9th March 2026 and concluding on 30th October 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure works. Large-scale organisations, like BURO HAPPOLD LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, can benefit from the specialised nature of the consultancy, supporting projects such as heat network development and commercialisation. Suppliers adept in providing strategic consultations and evaluations for municipal projects will find this category of service conducive to scaling their operations. The nature of the contract suggests that businesses with the capacity to deliver high-quality technical advice are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements under sub-central government authority projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Technical Consultancy

Notice Description

Technical consultancy support in relation to the Plymouth Heat Network project including: - continued technical support for the current Heat Network Development Partner procurement and commercialisation (including completion of evaluations), - advice in respect of Civic Centre technical solution - proposed Pre-SI Heat Network Zone Boundary Consultation appraisal of responses and associated report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06646c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020514-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURO HAPPOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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