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3110 - Durham City Heat Network - Phase 2 DPD at Durham City

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 13:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "3110 - Durham City Heat Network - Phase 2 DPD at Durham City" was managed by Durham County Council, a public authority in the UK. This tender, focusing on detailed project design for the Durham City Heat Network, falls under the services category and is specifically related to business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and has progressed to the award and contract stage. Important dates include the contract period, which started on 30th April 2026 and ends on 31st October 2026. The entire contracting process highlights the key milestones and objectives to ensure detailed project design and collaboration with local partners.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consulting, project management, and other professional services to engage with public sector projects and expand their portfolio in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The project’s scale makes it particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing complex logistics, stakeholder engagement, and risk management within a government framework. The involvement in such a strategic initiative not only facilitates business growth but also strengthens business ties with local authorities, further enabling future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3110 - Durham City Heat Network - Phase 2 DPD at Durham City

Notice Description

Durham County Council has recently received funding to progress to detailed project design on their Durham City Heat Network project. This leads on from previous grant funded work by the Heat Networks Delivery Unit (grant funder), which allowed feasibility work to be produced. This work will provide a more detailed plan for the heat network, including engagement with key partners in the area, developing clear project goals and objectives, drawing up detailed project scope, a detailed project timeline with milestones and an overview of resources and budget for the future of the project, as well as a risk management plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052380-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY SCIENCE

Further Information

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