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Heat Network Efficiency Scheme

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, overseen by Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, aims to enhance energy efficiency in sheltered housing units. This procurement process falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services. The procurement initiative was undertaken through a direct method, eliminating competition due to its status as below threshold. Situated in Ipswich, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD on 14th April 2026, following initiation on 1st November 2025. The scheme's complete stage highlights its operative status through the award and contract phase, with contracts spanning from November 2025 to April 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SME consultancies specialising in energy-efficiency to offer their expertise. While the direct procurement method reduced competitive bids, businesses in consultancy and optimisation studies related to energy efficiency can explore similar frameworks with public authorities. The engagement with CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD may pave the way for like-minded firms to partner with regional councils, enhancing their market visibility and expanding services to meet public sector needs. Target businesses would benefit from aligning with public authorities on projects focusing on enhancing communal living facilities and adopting best practices in energy management.

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Notice Title

Heat Network Efficiency Scheme

Notice Description

Babergh District Council & Mid Suffolk District Council have engaged with Chirpy Heat via a Constellia Public Limited Framework to provide optimisation studies on sheltered housing units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06821c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033822-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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