--- title: "24086 Provision of Technical Consultancy service for Local Area Energy Planning Invitation to Tender." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1e466f9-8b98-42c4-9727-d94e2ba93045" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1e466f9-8b98-42c4-9727-d94e2ba93045" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1e466f9-8b98-42c4-9727-d94e2ba93045.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1e466f9-8b98-42c4-9727-d94e2ba93045.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-29" --- # 24086 Provision of Technical Consultancy service for Local Area Energy Planning Invitation to Tender. Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1e466f9-8b98-42c4-9727-d94e2ba93045 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1e466f9-8b98-42c4-9727-d94e2ba93045) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1e466f9-8b98-42c4-9727-d94e2ba93045.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical consultancy services for the Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) project, intended to support Cambridgeshire's transition to Net Zero by 2045. This contract, valued at £250,000, focuses on research and development services, with specific attention to energy data analysis, cost analysis, and strategic project phasing. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 13th November 2024. The contract commenced on 3rd February 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2025. The awarded supplier is Mott MacDonald. Key industry classifications include research and development, consultancy services, environmental engineering, and energy services, applicable primarily in the region of England, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those geared towards sustainability, energy transition, and environmental engineering. It is designed to be accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's focus on energy modelling and strategic planning makes it particularly suited to businesses with expertise in energy transition projects and those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts related to environmental improvements. Furthermore, it offers businesses the prospect of playing a central role in shaping local energy policies and infrastructure, thereby fostering long-term partnerships with local authorities and enhancing their industry reputation. ## Notice The Authority invites quotations for the provision of technical services for Cambridgeshire's Local Area Energy Planning project. The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to undertake relevant energy data analysis and modelling, cost analysis and a detailed pipeline of key projects and their phasing to support the energy transition in Cambridgeshire to Net Zero by 2045. LAEP will then become key evidence for Cambridgeshire Local Authorities and their Local Plans for land use planning for energy projects and infrastructure. The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract for an initial period of nine (9) months with the preferred bidder, with an option to extend for a further three (3) months, making twelve (12) months in total ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea84deb-551f-47f7-9e74-c68bc500d346 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £179,319 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2025 at 06:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea84deb-551f-47f7-9e74-c68bc500d346 - 25 Oct 2024 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b909d61-7632-49b1-b30f-c5cd186dfa49 - 9 Oct 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc83bc0a-7cdc-49f0-b5d8-0f3009ed828c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea84deb-551f-47f7-9e74-c68bc500d346 29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b909d61-7632-49b1-b30f-c5cd186dfa49 25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc83bc0a-7cdc-49f0-b5d8-0f3009ed828c 9th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=5f865f40-5086-ef11-8130-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4234e36e-f009-48d7-9684-d843986e4b38 Future opportunity Contract finder Notice - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/OjeuSubmission/RenderHtmlDocument?submissionKey=20240918-000009&projectId=32392a4b-72d1-ee11-8127-005056b64545 PIN - Find a tender notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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