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title: "Heat Network Efficiency Scheme"
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# Heat Network Efficiency Scheme

Buyer: OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ddfd

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## Summary

Oxford Brookes University has completed the procurement process for the "Heat Network Efficiency Scheme" under the industry category of Energy-efficiency consultancy services. The project, located in the UKJ14 region, involves the creation of a digital twin, a conceptual optimisation study for building heating distribution pipework, technical design optimisation, and a post-implementation review. The contract was awarded to Twelvetrees as the prime contractor, with Hysopt as the subcontractor. The total contract value amounts to GBP 83,000 and was signed on 12th February 2025 following a limited negotiated procurement method due to technical reasons.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in digital twin technology, building optimisation, and energy efficiency modelling. Companies with expertise in these areas are uniquely positioned to benefit from similar projects where technical competency is crucial. The multi-phase nature of this project and the involvement of critical subcontracting roles underline the demand for specialized consultants capable of handling complex, iterative tasks in the field of energy efficiency. Twelvetrees Consulting Ltd, classified as an SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts.

## Notice

The delivery of the following key project phases, creation of a digital twin, a conceptual optimisation study for the building heating distribution pipework, technical design optimisation, and post-implementation review.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Oxford Brookes University intends to award a contract to Twelvetrees as the prime contractor, with Hysopt as the subcontractor for the delivery of the following key project phases, creation of a digital twin, a conceptual optimisation study for the buildings heating distribution pipework, technical design optimisation, and post-implementation review. This project requires a highly specialised combination of expertise in digital twin technology, building optimisation, pipework, and energy efficiency modelling, which Twelvetrees and Hysopt uniquely provide.

### Procurement Information

Oxford Brookes University intends to award a contract to Twelvetrees as the prime contractor, with Hysopt as the subcontractor for the delivery of the following key project phases, creation of a digital twin, a conceptual optimisation study for the buildings heating distribution pipework, technical design optimisation, and post-implementation review. This project requires a highly specialised combination of expertise in digital twin technology, building optimisation, and energy efficiency modelling, which Twelvetrees and Hysopt uniquely provide. A competitive process was considered, however, market engagement found no alternative suppliers capable of delivering the full scope of the project. This absence of competition created a technical constraint leaving no reasonable alternative for efficient project delivery. Furthermore, due to the project's complex and iterative nature, appointing alternatives at different project stages would result in losing critical knowledge gained during earlier stages. This would lead to unnecessary duplication of work, creating higher costs and technical inefficiencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004676-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX3 0BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Churchill |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWELVETREES CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004676-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.brookes.ac.uk

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