---
title: "Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Technical Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06646c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Technical Consultancy

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06646c

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Plymouth City Council involves the award of a contract for technical consultancy services related to the Plymouth Heat Network project. This specific procurement, identified as "Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Technical Consultancy," falls under the category of infrastructure works consultancy, with awards and services being provided regionally in UKK41, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and is in the award stage, as evidenced by the active status of the award. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 3rd March 2026, with the contract term beginning on 9th March 2026 and concluding on 30th October 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure works. Large-scale organisations, like BURO HAPPOLD LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, can benefit from the specialised nature of the consultancy, supporting projects such as heat network development and commercialisation. Suppliers adept in providing strategic consultations and evaluations for municipal projects will find this category of service conducive to scaling their operations. The nature of the contract suggests that businesses with the capacity to deliver high-quality technical advice are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements under sub-central government authority projects.

## Notice

Technical consultancy support in relation to the Plymouth Heat Network project including: - continued technical support for the current Heat Network Development Partner procurement and commercialisation (including completion of evaluations), - advice in respect of Civic Centre technical solution - proposed Pre-SI Heat Network Zone Boundary Consultation appraisal of responses and associated report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020514-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| 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 | £59,800 |

## 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 | BURO HAPPOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020514-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020514-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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