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title: "Technical Consultants Ipswich Heat Network Procurement"
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# Technical Consultants Ipswich Heat Network Procurement

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79f3d1b2-101e-42d8-bef4-4aa60c0c8f32

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process to appoint a technical consultant for the Ipswich Heat Network, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency within the East of England region, United Kingdom. This process involved a selective procurement method through a call-off framework agreement and was concluded with an award to AECOM Limited. The procurement, classified under energy-efficiency consultancy services, moved from the tender stage to the award stage on 9 March 2026. The consultancy contract commenced on 1 October 2025 and will run until 31 March 2027. Seeking innovative solutions for energy optimisation, this procurement offers a strategic engagement opportunity for businesses matching this industry category.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the energy consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency. SMEs can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio by collaborating with Suffolk County Council as they seek to improve energy solutions in the Ipswich area. The procurement's focus on selective tendering could benefit firms possessing robust frameworks and a proven track record within energy consultancy, positioning them well to support public sector clients like Suffolk County Council with strategic advisory and technical implementation services.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council has appointed a technical consultant to support on the procurement of a delivery partner for the Ipswich Heat Network. The contract end date is based on the estimated finalisation of the procurement of the delivery partner and therefore the end date of this consultancy contract could change if the procurement takes longer than anticipated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc63b90-d874-4ee9-b902-930aef405f33 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £364,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £364,750 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc63b90-d874-4ee9-b902-930aef405f33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc63b90-d874-4ee9-b902-930aef405f33
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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