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Heat source feasibility study

University of the West of England

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11 Aug 2026 at 15:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England (UWE) commissioned specialist consultancy for a heat source feasibility study. The work covers development to RIBA Stage 2, including data quality assurance and cleaning, and an assessment of buffer tank controls. It is an energy-efficiency consultancy service for UWE, whose campus is in Bristol. The requirement is therefore suited to firms that advise on heat sources and building or campus energy systems, rather than suppliers of equipment alone. The stated scope combines feasibility and early-stage design work with technical review of the quality of underlying data and the operation of buffer tank controls. This points to a requirement for integrated energy engineering and consultancy capability, with the ability to produce a structured feasibility assessment suitable for progression through the RIBA process.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. UWE used a below-threshold direct award without competition. Sustainable Energy Limited was selected as supplier for the consultancy. The contract was signed on 30 July 2026 and runs from 31 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. Its value is £34,600 excluding VAT, or £41,520 including VAT. The award is for services and the procurement was handled as a single requirement. The contract is recorded as active. The procurement used the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023, with the published reference 2023/54. The award is classified as energy-efficiency consultancy services. The selected supplier is based in Cardiff, while UWE is based in Bristol.

For competitors, this award demonstrates demand from UWE for focused, short-duration energy consultancy rather than a large construction or equipment package. A credible supplier for a future requirement of this type would need to assess heat-source options to RIBA Stage 2, turn operational and building data into reliable analysis, and identify or validate data-quality issues before drawing conclusions. It would also need practical knowledge of buffer tank controls and their interaction with heat systems, together with the ability to communicate technical findings in a feasibility-study format. The selected provider is an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a specialist consultancy rather than only a major engineering practice. Firms combining energy-efficiency advice, heat-system engineering and clear early-stage design reporting would be well aligned with this buyer’s demonstrated need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat source feasibility study

Notice Description

Consultancy provision as per proposal 2786-SEL-Q-001. Heat source feasibility study to RIBA 2, including data QA and cleaning. Buffer tank controls assessment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076370-2026
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

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the West of England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LIMITED

Further Information

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