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title: "Design Review of Uttlesford Decarbonisation Scheme"
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buyer: "UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Design Review of Uttlesford Decarbonisation Scheme

Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd241fe1-312c-4807-8354-f0f95dca5625

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## Summary

Uttlesford District Council has completed the procurement process titled "Design Review of Uttlesford Decarbonisation Scheme", awarding the contract to D3 Associates. This process falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on the technical design review for the district’s decarbonisation scheme application. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, a direct award below the threshold. The award was announced on 1st May 2025, and the associated contract period runs from 1st June 2025 to 31st August 2025. The project is located in Saffron Walden, England, with the postal code CB11 4ER. The contract involves services with a total value of £27,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and technical design services to engage in energy efficiency projects within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in sustainability and decarbonisation could leverage such projects to enhance their portfolio and establish themselves as leaders in environmentally focused initiatives. As the contract embraces direct engagement below the threshold, it also encourages targeted involvement from niche professionals who can deliver high-quality consultancy services tailored to government schemes. The awarded party, D3 Associates, is an SME, demonstrating the council's openness to smaller firms proficient in specialised consultancy projects.

## Notice

Direct award for RIBA Stages 4 technical design review of drawings and specifications prepared for the UDC Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme application

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57992d55-c285-4bcc-99f0-5e4d5740b4f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB11 4ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D3 ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57992d55-c285-4bcc-99f0-5e4d5740b4f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57992d55-c285-4bcc-99f0-5e4d5740b4f3
  25th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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