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title: "Award Notice for Early Design Services for Decarbonisation Project"
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# Award Notice for Early Design Services for Decarbonisation Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-399d335f-083f-4cea-844f-86245f9bbfba

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process for early design services under its decarbonisation project, specifically engaging Dalkia Energy Services Limited. This award was part of the Energy Consortium Framework Agreement, focusing on electricity and related services, within the industry category covering petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other energy sources. The procurement utilized a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £135,000. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 27th October 2025. Activities related to this project are located in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for growth among SMEs and VCSEs engaged in energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects. Businesses with expertise in these sectors are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Participation in such initiatives aligns with increasing governmental and institutional focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, enabling firms to enhance their portfolio in a growing market. This project not only offers a substantial contract but also a chance to showcase expertise, thereby expanding business potential within the public sector energy market.

## Notice

The University of Chester has made a direct award to EDF/ Dalkia Energy Services Limited under the Energy Consortium Framework Agreement for Electricity and Related Services under Schedule 4 - Additional Services through EDF / Dalkia for Energy Efficiency Services This direct award is to undertake the initial mobilisation and early survey activities. This is to enable the current concept to be advanced while a detailed design scope is developed for the large-scale heat decarbonisation project funded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92035eb4-fd20-45a3-b199-82b47c4a44a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DALKIA ENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92035eb4-fd20-45a3-b199-82b47c4a44a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92035eb4-fd20-45a3-b199-82b47c4a44a5
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

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