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title: "Heat source feasibility study"
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# Heat source feasibility study

Buyer: University of the West of England  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1b3

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## Summary

The University of the West of England (UWE) commissioned specialist consultancy for a heat source feasibility study. The work covers development to RIBA Stage 2, including data quality assurance and cleaning, and an assessment of buffer tank controls. It is an energy-efficiency consultancy service for UWE, whose campus is in Bristol. The requirement is therefore suited to firms that advise on heat sources and building or campus energy systems, rather than suppliers of equipment alone. The stated scope combines feasibility and early-stage design work with technical review of the quality of underlying data and the operation of buffer tank controls. This points to a requirement for integrated energy engineering and consultancy capability, with the ability to produce a structured feasibility assessment suitable for progression through the RIBA process.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. UWE used a below-threshold direct award without competition. Sustainable Energy Limited was selected as supplier for the consultancy. The contract was signed on 30 July 2026 and runs from 31 July 2026 to 1 August 2026. Its value is £34,600 excluding VAT, or £41,520 including VAT. The award is for services and the procurement was handled as a single requirement. The contract is recorded as active. The procurement used the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023, with the published reference 2023/54. The award is classified as energy-efficiency consultancy services. The selected supplier is based in Cardiff, while UWE is based in Bristol.

For competitors, this award demonstrates demand from UWE for focused, short-duration energy consultancy rather than a large construction or equipment package. A credible supplier for a future requirement of this type would need to assess heat-source options to RIBA Stage 2, turn operational and building data into reliable analysis, and identify or validate data-quality issues before drawing conclusions. It would also need practical knowledge of buffer tank controls and their interaction with heat systems, together with the ability to communicate technical findings in a feasibility-study format. The selected provider is an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a specialist consultancy rather than only a major engineering practice. Firms combining energy-efficiency advice, heat-system engineering and clear early-stage design reporting would be well aligned with this buyer’s demonstrated need.

## Notice

Consultancy provision as per proposal 2786-SEL-Q-001. Heat source feasibility study to RIBA 2, including data QA and cleaning. Buffer tank controls assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076370-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of the West of England |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 15:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076370-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076370-2026
  11th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sustainable-energy.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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