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title: "Riverside Dene District Heating - Repairs and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b3b"
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# Riverside Dene District Heating - Repairs and Maintenance

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b3b

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Riverside Dene District Heating - Repairs and Maintenance" project. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the award was finalised on 29th September 2025. The project, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, falls under the industry category of district heating and construction works, with an emphasis on district-heating mains construction. The contract, which commenced on 30th September 2025 and will run until 30th September 2027, includes potential extensions up to 2029 depending on performance criteria. Blue Leaf Energy Services Ltd, a local SME, has been selected as the supplier, marking the contract as active and officially signed on 24th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the operations and maintenance of district heating systems, particularly those with capabilities in managing large-scale construction and maintenance projects. It is an attractive opportunity for SMEs, like Blue Leaf Energy Services Ltd, that are experienced in this niche industry segment, allowing such businesses to demonstrate their expertise, expand their client base, and enhance their market reputation. The project's focus on performance-based renewals provides added incentive for quality delivery, encouraging firms to showcase their efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining vital community infrastructure.

## Notice

Repairs and Maintenance works for the district heating system at Riverside Dene

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2x 12 month extensions subject to performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060342-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2027-05-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £799,999 |
| Lots value | £799,999 |
| Awards value | £440,879 |
| Contracts value | £440,879 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE LEAF ENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 07:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060342-2025
- 27 Aug 2025 at 10:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051515-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 11:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018359-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060342-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051515-2025
  27th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018359-2025
  1st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blueleafenergy.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/
- https://www.open-uk.org/suppliersmustregisterviatheopenportaltoviewthedocumentsandsubmit

## Provenance

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