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title: "Legal Advisory Services for the Development of District Heating Network"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782359"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Legal Advisory Services for the Development of District Heating Network

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782359

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## Summary

Dundee City Council has completed the procurement process for "Legal Advisory Services for the Development of District Heating Network" under the award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782359. This falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically focused on legal advisory services (CPV: 79111000) within the Dundee City Council area (Region: UKM71). The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The contract, valued at GBP 49,910, was awarded to Addleshaw Goddard LLP, having been signed on 14th February 2025, with key previous deadlines set for the initial procurement stages in late 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the legal advisory sector, particularly those with expertise in district heating, procurement strategies, and commercial modelling. The awarded contract supports the development of district heat delivery models and sourcing strategies, thus providing a platform for businesses to showcase their proficiency in green energy solutions. Companies with a strong background in legal advisory services regarding public infrastructure projects and strategic planning would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Legal Advisory Advisory Services on the development of district heat delivery models or similar including the development of options appraisal/commercial modelling and accountancy and development of procurement sourcing strategy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to determine the optimum delivery model and procurement sourcing strategy which should be adopted to unlock long-term heat network deployment at scale within the city. This includes establishing a wide programme of development work (the Programme) and the intention is to appoint a delivery partner (the Heat Network Delivery Partner).. Please refer to full details contained in the ITT documents which are provided within the 'Additional Documents' section of this Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544990 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,910 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544990
- 18 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524113
- 5 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519725
- 6 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517746

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=15
  2nd December 2024 - Answers to questions raised 29-11-24 at 13:13 & 13:14
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=17
  2nd December 2024 - Answers to questions raised 29-11-24 at 13:13 & 13:14 (Updated)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=14
  2nd December 2024 - Answers to questions raised 28-11-24 at 15:05
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=16
  2nd December 2024 - Answers to questions raised 28-11-24 at 15:05 (Updated) complete
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=13
  2nd December 2024 - Answers to questions raised 28/11 at 09:36
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=11
  15th November 2024 - Appendix 5 Non-Collusion Certificate (revised)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=12
  15th November 2024 - Appendix 5 Non-Collusion Certificate (revised)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=4
  15th November 2024 - Appendix 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=8
  6th November 2024 - Appendix 1 (Service Spec) and Appendices to Services Spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=10
  6th November 2024 - Appendix 1 (inc Appendices)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=9
  6th November 2024 - ITT Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=1
  6th November 2024 - Appendix 1 (Service Spec) and Appendices to Services Spec
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=7
  6th November 2024 - Tender Offer document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=6
  6th November 2024 - Appendix 7 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=2
  6th November 2024 - Appendix 2 - Tender Evaluation Methodology
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=3
  6th November 2024 - Appendix 3 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517746&idx=5
  6th November 2024 - Appendix 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517746
  Legal Advisory Services for the Development of District Heating Network - Legal Advisory Advisory Services on the development of district heat delivery models or similar including the development of options appraisal/commercial modelling and accountancy and development of procurement sourcing strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524113
  Legal Advisory Services for the Development of District Heating Network - Legal Advisory Advisory Services on the development of district heat delivery models or similar including the development of options appraisal/commercial modelling and accountancy and development of procurement sourcing strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544990
  Legal Advisory Services for the Development of District Heating Network - Legal Advisory Advisory Services on the development of district heat delivery models or similar including the development of options appraisal/commercial modelling and accountancy and development of procurement sourcing strategy

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782359
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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