Tender

IP2501 - Heat Network Consultancy Service

QUEENS CROSS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Queens Cross Housing Association Ltd focuses on securing a consultancy service for heat networks, titled "IP2501 – Heat Network Consultancy Service". This tender, relevant to the housing and community amenities industry, is intended to provide professional guidance to several heat networks based in Glasgow, UK. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 27th October 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging electronic submissions. The total contract value is anticipated to be £40,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in providing consultancy services within the energy sector, particularly those with expertise in heat networks. Businesses that are CIBSE Certified and have a proven track record of profitability over the last two years, as well as familiarity with the logistics of conducting work in Glasgow, would be well-suited to compete. The contract promises to enhance the selected firm’s portfolio, offering a substantial 720-day project duration, which could lead to further business growth in a sustainable energy market poised for future development.

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Notice Title

IP2501 - Heat Network Consultancy Service

Notice Description

To procure a Heat Network Consultant to provide professional guidance to several Glasgow based heat networks

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Heat Network Consultant to provide professional guidance to the Association on its Heat Networks all based in Glasgow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810801
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539663
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEENS CROSS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
John Boyle
Contact Email
jboyle@qcha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1419453003

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G20 7BE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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