---
title: "Heat Network Efficiency Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06821c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Heat Network Efficiency Scheme

Buyer: BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06821c

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## Summary

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, overseen by Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, aims to enhance energy efficiency in sheltered housing units. This procurement process falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services. The procurement initiative was undertaken through a direct method, eliminating competition due to its status as below threshold. Situated in Ipswich, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD on 14th April 2026, following initiation on 1st November 2025. The scheme's complete stage highlights its operative status through the award and contract phase, with contracts spanning from November 2025 to April 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SME consultancies specialising in energy-efficiency to offer their expertise. While the direct procurement method reduced competitive bids, businesses in consultancy and optimisation studies related to energy efficiency can explore similar frameworks with public authorities. The engagement with CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD may pave the way for like-minded firms to partner with regional councils, enhancing their market visibility and expanding services to meet public sector needs. Target businesses would benefit from aligning with public authorities on projects focusing on enhancing communal living facilities and adopting best practices in energy management.

## Notice

Babergh District Council & Mid Suffolk District Council have engaged with Chirpy Heat via a Constellia Public Limited Framework to provide optimisation studies on sheltered housing units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033822-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,913 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTELLIA PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033822-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033822-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://ww.constellia.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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