---
title: "3110 - Durham City Heat Network - Phase 2 DPD at Durham City"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac85"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# 3110 - Durham City Heat Network - Phase 2 DPD at Durham City

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac85

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "3110 - Durham City Heat Network - Phase 2 DPD at Durham City" was managed by Durham County Council, a public authority in the UK. This tender, focusing on detailed project design for the Durham City Heat Network, falls under the services category and is specifically related to business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and has progressed to the award and contract stage. Important dates include the contract period, which started on 30th April 2026 and ends on 31st October 2026. The entire contracting process highlights the key milestones and objectives to ensure detailed project design and collaboration with local partners.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consulting, project management, and other professional services to engage with public sector projects and expand their portfolio in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The project’s scale makes it particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing complex logistics, stakeholder engagement, and risk management within a government framework. The involvement in such a strategic initiative not only facilitates business growth but also strengthens business ties with local authorities, further enabling future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Durham County Council has recently received funding to progress to detailed project design on their Durham City Heat Network project. This leads on from previous grant funded work by the Heat Networks Delivery Unit (grant funder), which allowed feasibility work to be produced. This work will provide a more detailed plan for the heat network, including engagement with key partners in the area, developing clear project goals and objectives, drawing up detailed project scope, a detailed project timeline with milestones and an overview of resources and budget for the future of the project, as well as a risk management plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052380-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052380-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052380-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://cityscience.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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