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title: "District Heat Network (DHN) Detailed Project Development - St Helens Council"
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# District Heat Network (DHN) Detailed Project Development - St Helens Council

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2dfab1a-1361-45fd-8da1-6132326da84d

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## Summary

St.Helens Council has awarded a contract for the detailed project development of a District Heat Network (DHN). The process falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000) and pertains to the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and had reached the award stage by the date of 14th April 2025. The contract, valued at £525,725, will run from 28th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with Grace Simpson being the contact point at the council. Buro Happold has been named the supplier for this project.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, specifically those specialising in research and development related to energy infrastructure. Given its city council backing and substantial budget, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging the chance for portfolio diversification and regional best practices introduction. Businesses with expertise in energy management, sustainability consultancy, or engineering would be well-equipped to provide competitive offerings for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Awarded via CCS framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb594e27-d08f-4939-bccf-4924a0be28af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,725 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| 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 | BURO HAPPOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb594e27-d08f-4939-bccf-4924a0be28af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb594e27-d08f-4939-bccf-4924a0be28af
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

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