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25 Jun 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Portsmouth City Council, addresses the "Heat Network Compliance Risk Analysis" project. This initiative falls under the services category and involves reviewing the HNTAS portfolio and consumer protection policies to assess compliance risks in anticipation of new heat network regulations. Located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, the procurement process reached the award stage on 25th June 2026, following a contract signed on 16th June 2026. The contract spans from 22nd June 2026 to 31st March 2027 and encompasses civil engineering consultancy services among others. The procurement method was a below-threshold, unknown approach.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in civil engineering and natural risk or hazard protection. Given the scope of work, firms with expertise in compliance and regulatory review stand to gain from engaging in such processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Fair Heat Limited—a supplier awarded the contract—are well-suited to compete, given their adaptability and specialised skill set fitting the project's requirements. This can lead to potential business growth by aligning their offerings with public sector needs in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

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Notice Title

Heat Network Compliance Risk Analysis

Notice Description

The provision of HNTAS prtofolio review and consumer protection policy review to identify compliance exposure risk ahead of upcoming heat network regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059979-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,028 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAIR HEAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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