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'Technical Friend' for Heat Networks

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Orbit Group Limited has completed a direct award contract to Fair Heat Ltd through the CCS Framework RM6314 for services related to Heat Networks. The procurement falls under the category of Heating-system design services, specifically aiming to align existing networks with the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). This contract, focused on improving heating provisions across Orbit's properties, was awarded without prior competition due to time constraints involving the HNES funding window. The award is valued at £264,000 and involves Fair Heat Ltd providing technical support across multiple areas including design reviews and commissioning.

Businesses involved in design consultancy, heating-system services, and energy management could find growth opportunities by engaging in similar contracts. This particular procurement sought expertise in technical oversight, consumer standards, and network design, making it suitable for experienced large-scale suppliers familiar with energy and heating solutions. With the procurement process being limited, organisations capable of navigating CCS frameworks effectively stand well-positioned to participate in future opportunities similar to this award. The opportunity particularly benefits those capable of rapid mobilisation to meet tight deadlines for funding applications and technical reviews.

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Notice Title

'Technical Friend' for Heat Networks

Notice Description

Orbit Group Limited have the ambition to bring all their existing Heat Networks in line with the requirements of the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) . To achieve this, Orbit Group Limited has appointed Fair Heat Ltd via the CCS Framework RM6314 - Demand Management & Renewables to act as a 'Technical Friend' for Heat Networks, supporting a number of workstreams to improve heating provision across a number of Orbit Group Limited properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services required: * Support for HNES Funding / Capital Bid Funding, * Heating Network Design Reviews, * Technical oversight of Site Commissioning & Installations, * HNTAS Reviews, * Consumer Standards / Ts & Cs Technical Support

Procurement Information

Utilisation of CCS Framework RM6314 - Demand Management & Renewables due to limited time to award. Window 12 of HNES Applications opened at end of March and close 22nd May, insufficient time to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039303-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71321200 - Heating-system design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIR HEAT

Further Information

Notice URLs

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