SDEN Heat Network Expansion Commercial Advisory Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

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18 Jun 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton recently completed a procurement process for 'SDEN Heat Network Expansion Commercial Advisory Services.' This contract involved de-risking the deployment of substantial capital funding to expand the heat network. A commercial consultancy partner was engaged to assess SDEN's previous work, aiming to attract investment partners for a large-scale expansion. The tender, categorised under financial consultancy services, was awarded to HERMETICA BLACK LIMITED. The procurement process followed a limited method, below the threshold, and the contract was signed on 13th March 2026, covering the period from 16th March 2026 to 31st August 2026. The main location for the services is Sutton, United Kingdom.

This contract offers valuable opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in financial consultancy, particularly those adept in managing large-scale investment projects. Businesses specialising in sustainable energy solutions would significantly benefit due to the focus on heat network expansion. Companies experienced in advising public sector entities could leverage their skills to influence favourable outcomes. Additionally, this engagement could pave the way for future collaborations with the London Borough of Sutton and similar authorities seeking innovative solutions for infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

SDEN Heat Network Expansion Commercial Advisory Services

Notice Description

De-risk the deployment of large capital funding for the expansion of the heat network . Engage a commercial consultancy partner to assess and evaluate the work that SDEN has already undertaken. The objective is to lead into approaching the external market to identify an appropriate investment partner(s) to bring inward investment to support SDEN and the Council with large scale expansion of the existing heat network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b86d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057722-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

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
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERMETICA BLACK

Further Information

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