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02 Jul 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Clarion Housing Group, a sub-central public authority located in London, led a procurement process for the detailed design and feasibility study of deploying ground source heat pumps at Queen Adelaide Court. This procurement, categorised under services within the energy sector, followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contracting process reached the award stage, with Kensa Contracting Limited, a SME in Chasewater, serving as the supplier. The contract commenced on 16 February 2026 and concluded on 11 May 2026, valued at £43,000 GBP, with the award being formally signed on the start date.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering, particularly those capable of delivering advisory, feasibility, and analysis services related to renewable energy solutions. While the procurement method employed did not allow for open competition, similar future projects can offer various avenues for SMEs with expertise in sustainable energy systems to establish partnerships with public housing organisations. Such contracts can facilitate business growth and enhance sector experience, positioning companies favourably for participating in competitive tenders across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Detailed design for Ground Source Heat Pumps

Notice Description

To undertake the detailed design and feasibility study for deploying ground source heat pump solution to queen Adelaide court.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c286
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062328-2026
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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 11 May 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
CLARION HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 7QX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENSA CONTRACTING

Further Information

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