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03 Aug 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Plus Dane Housing Ltd., a public authority in the sub-central government sector, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The process involved the design and installation of a ground source heat pump (GSHP) system at Arclid Court, Congleton. This tender falls under the services category, specifically heating-system design services, and has reached the award stage. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, signifying a process without competition. The contract was awarded to Kensa Contracting Limited, with a completion status as of 31st December 2026. Key dates include the contract signing on 31st July 2026, and the performance period commencing on 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy installations, particularly those focusing on heating-system design. Companies with expertise in sustainable building solutions would be ideally positioned to leverage similar opportunities offered by Plus Dane Housing Ltd. The procurement process, being direct and below threshold, suggests an inclination towards swift and decisive supplier engagement, which can benefit businesses ready to provide specialised services efficiently. Kensa Contracting Limited's involvement highlights potential avenues for large enterprises with existing capabilities in delivering complex engineering solutions within predefined timeframes and budget constraints.

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Notice Title

GSHP system design at Arclid Court, Congleton

Notice Description

Designer to confirm viability and cost of installation of GSHP system at Arclid Court, Congleton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073138-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71321200 - Heating-system design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 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
PLUS DANE HOUSING LTD.
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENSA CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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