---
title: "Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Commercial Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06644f"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Commercial Consultancy

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06644f

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process for a commercial consultancy service related to the Plymouth Heat Network project. The contract, awarded to AMBERSIDE ADVISORS LTD, entails ongoing commercial support for the Development Agreement and the preparation of a Side Agreement for a heat connection to the Civic Cluster. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold and without competition. Located in Plymouth, UK, the contract commenced on the 9th of March 2026 and will run until the 30th of October 2026, with a gross value of £48,000. The industry category associated with this tender is financial consultancy services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services within the financial consultancy domain. Particularly, AMBERSIDE ADVISORS LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, demonstrating favourable prospects for similar firms aiming to engage with public sector projects. Such tenders are ideal for businesses already experienced in handling complex commercial agreements and infrastructure projects. The focus on the heat network and its connection to civic facilities highlights an emphasis on innovative consultancy solutions, creating potential pathways for further expansion and expertise within this growing sector.

## Notice

Commercial consultancy support in relation to the Plymouth Heat Network project including: - ongoing commercial support for the Development Agreement - preparation of a Side Agreement for a heat connection to the Civic Cluster.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020464-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBERSIDE ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020464-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020464-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://amberside.uk
- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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