---
title: "'Technical Friend' for Heat Networks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e33"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORBIT GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# 'Technical Friend' for Heat Networks

Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e33

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## Summary

Orbit Group Limited has completed a direct award contract to Fair Heat Ltd through the CCS Framework RM6314 for services related to Heat Networks. The procurement falls under the category of Heating-system design services, specifically aiming to align existing networks with the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS). This contract, focused on improving heating provisions across Orbit's properties, was awarded without prior competition due to time constraints involving the HNES funding window. The award is valued at £264,000 and involves Fair Heat Ltd providing technical support across multiple areas including design reviews and commissioning.

Businesses involved in design consultancy, heating-system services, and energy management could find growth opportunities by engaging in similar contracts. This particular procurement sought expertise in technical oversight, consumer standards, and network design, making it suitable for experienced large-scale suppliers familiar with energy and heating solutions. With the procurement process being limited, organisations capable of navigating CCS frameworks effectively stand well-positioned to participate in future opportunities similar to this award. The opportunity particularly benefits those capable of rapid mobilisation to meet tight deadlines for funding applications and technical reviews.

## Notice

Orbit Group Limited have the ambition to bring all their existing Heat Networks in line with the requirements of the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) . To achieve this, Orbit Group Limited has appointed Fair Heat Ltd via the CCS Framework RM6314 - Demand Management & Renewables to act as a 'Technical Friend' for Heat Networks, supporting a number of workstreams to improve heating provision across a number of Orbit Group Limited properties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services required: * Support for HNES Funding / Capital Bid Funding, * Heating Network Design Reviews, * Technical oversight of Site Commissioning & Installations, * HNTAS Reviews, * Consumer Standards / Ts & Cs Technical Support

### Procurement Information

Utilisation of CCS Framework RM6314 - Demand Management & Renewables due to limited time to award. Window 12 of HNES Applications opened at end of March and close 22nd May, insufficient time to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039303-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £264,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wyken |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAIR HEAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71321200 - Heating-system design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039303-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://orbit.org.uk

## Provenance

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