---
title: "Expert independent professional Opinion relating to Colville DBOM (and M&B)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab62"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# Expert independent professional Opinion relating to Colville DBOM (and M&B)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab62

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the London Borough of Hackney for consultancy services to provide an expert independent professional opinion on a financial study regarding the Colville Heat Network's Design, Build, Operate, and Manage (DBOM) model. This tender, classified under the industry category of consultative engineering and construction services, has been completed with the award confirmed on 2nd June 2026. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st August 2026. Notably, the procurement method employed was below threshold with details unspecified, and the location of delivery is within Hackney, part of the United Kingdom region UKI41.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in financial analysis and energy infrastructure projects. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Fair Heat Limited, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete due to the specialised expertise required. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in consultative engineering services would find participation in such tenders advantageous, especially those focusing on sustainable and energy-efficient projects. The contract value of £48,000 gross reflects a considerable opportunity for business engagement within the public sector.

## Notice

Consultancy services relating to undertaking a financial / cost study and accompanying report on the proposal by Vital Energi Utilities Limited [VE] for the Colville Heat Network DBOM [Design, Build, Operate and Manage]

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051855-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051855-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051855-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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