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title: "NCC1545 Heat Network Consultancy"
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# NCC1545 Heat Network Consultancy

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c361f70-6064-4a6c-9262-28434b9ed675

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for the "NCC1545 Heat Network Consultancy" project, seeking energy-efficiency consultancy services. This opportunity was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, under ESPO Consultancy Services 664_21 Lot 2d General Finance. The procurement is focused on the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the aim of providing commercial advice for the development of low carbon heat networks across up to eight towns in Northumberland. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2026, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions for the region. Asteros Advisers Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was awarded this contract valued at £56,013.

This tender offers potential growth avenues for businesses in the energy consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in low carbon technologies and financial modelling for sustainable projects. The successful supplier, Asteros Advisers Ltd, illustrates the opportunities available for SMEs to collaborate with public sector bodies on innovative energy solutions. Businesses with a strong background in governance arrangements and competitive dialogue with private sector partners might find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their service offerings and client base. As Northumberland County Council continues to advance its energy efficiency initiatives, suppliers in the renewable and consultancy spaces could find significant opportunities for involvement and growth.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking to appoint a single Contractor to provide commercial advice on the development of viable low carbon heat networks on key council buildings (anchor loads) in up to 8 towns across the county of Northumberland. The successful contractor will be responsible for updating financial models for heat networks, providing commercial advice in relation to final governance arrangements for the heat networks, and developing a financial evaluation methodology. Further commercial advice may be required to support a competitive dialogue process with private sector partners interested in developing heat networks in Northumberland. Procured by utilising a mini-competition under the framework: ESPO Consultancy Services 664_21 Lot 2d General Finance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5fe0105-1577-424e-b8ec-8159cb42ac71 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,013 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,013 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASTEROS ADVISERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5fe0105-1577-424e-b8ec-8159cb42ac71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5fe0105-1577-424e-b8ec-8159cb42ac71
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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