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South of Scotland Heat Network Development Consultant

Scottish Borders Council

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29 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is seeking an external consultant to help develop a regional heat network project across the South of Scotland, working jointly with Dumfries and Galloway Council and South of Scotland Enterprise, with support from the Scottish Government’s Heat Network Support Unit. The work is to shape an appraisal, procurement and deployment approach for heat networks in more rural parts of Scotland. This is consultancy in heat network development and appraisal, rather than a contract to build or operate heat infrastructure. The project is intended to support regional development of heat networks; the contract is linked to completion of agreed deliverables. The stated delivery area is the South of Scotland.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12:00, with bids submitted electronically; the stated language for submissions is English. The estimated contract value is £80,000. The contract is expected to run for 180 days, with its term linked to completion of agreed deliverables. There is one lot, covering the regional heat network consultancy. Staff names and qualifications must be provided. Variants are not allowed. Evaluation includes the quality and ambition of the community benefits Contract Plan, which must set out how the bidder will deliver the minimum community benefit requirements and any additional achievable outputs. The recorded award-period start is the tender deadline.

This opportunity suits consultancies with relevant expertise in developing heat networks, particularly those able to appraise options and advise on procurement and deployment in rural settings. Suppliers should be able to work across a regional partnership involving local authorities and an enterprise agency, and translate analysis into practical agreed deliverables. The requirement calls for named staff and their qualifications, so bidders should be ready to identify the team and demonstrate that its skills match the work. A credible community benefits plan is also important: the buyer will assess its quality and ambition, and tenderers are expected to meet minimum requirements while proposing achievable additional outputs. The contract is a defined consultancy assignment, not a construction or long-term operating opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South of Scotland Heat Network Development Consultant

Notice Description

The main purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a consultant for the provision of services to support the development of a heat network appraisal, procurement and deployment approach in more rural parts of Scotland. This is a joint project between the Scottish Borders Council (SBC), Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), with support from the Scottish Government's Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council is looking to appoint an external consultant to support the development of a regional Heat Network project.. Contract term linked to completion of the agreed deliverables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844149
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565460
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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Additional Buyers

Dumfries and Galloway Council

South of Scotland Enterprise Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565460
    South of Scotland Heat Network Development Consultant - The main purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a consultant for the provision of services to support the development of a heat network appraisal, procurement and deployment approach in more rural parts of Scotland. This is a joint project between the Scottish Borders Council (SBC), Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), with support from the Scottish Government's Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU).

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