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title: "South of Scotland Heat Network Development Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000844149"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Scottish Borders Council"
published: "2026-09-29"
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# South of Scotland Heat Network Development Consultant

Buyer: Scottish Borders Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000844149

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking an external consultant to help develop a regional heat network project across the South of Scotland, working jointly with Dumfries and Galloway Council and South of Scotland Enterprise, with support from the Scottish Government’s Heat Network Support Unit. The work is to shape an appraisal, procurement and deployment approach for heat networks in more rural parts of Scotland. This is consultancy in heat network development and appraisal, rather than a contract to build or operate heat infrastructure. The project is intended to support regional development of heat networks; the contract is linked to completion of agreed deliverables. The stated delivery area is the South of Scotland.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12:00, with bids submitted electronically; the stated language for submissions is English. The estimated contract value is £80,000. The contract is expected to run for 180 days, with its term linked to completion of agreed deliverables. There is one lot, covering the regional heat network consultancy. Staff names and qualifications must be provided. Variants are not allowed. Evaluation includes the quality and ambition of the community benefits Contract Plan, which must set out how the bidder will deliver the minimum community benefit requirements and any additional achievable outputs. The recorded award-period start is the tender deadline.

This opportunity suits consultancies with relevant expertise in developing heat networks, particularly those able to appraise options and advise on procurement and deployment in rural settings. Suppliers should be able to work across a regional partnership involving local authorities and an enterprise agency, and translate analysis into practical agreed deliverables. The requirement calls for named staff and their qualifications, so bidders should be ready to identify the team and demonstrate that its skills match the work. A credible community benefits plan is also important: the buyer will assess its quality and ambition, and tenderers are expected to meet minimum requirements while proposing achievable additional outputs. The contract is a defined consultancy assignment, not a construction or long-term operating opportunity.

## Notice

The main purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a consultant for the provision of services to support the development of a heat network appraisal, procurement and deployment approach in more rural parts of Scotland. This is a joint project between the Scottish Borders Council (SBC), Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), with support from the Scottish Government's Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council is looking to appoint an external consultant to support the development of a regional Heat Network project.. Contract term linked to completion of the agreed deliverables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565460 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Scottish Borders Council |
| Additional buyers | Dumfries and Galloway Council; South of Scotland Enterprise Agency |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Postcode area | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565460

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565460
  South of Scotland Heat Network Development Consultant - The main purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a consultant for the provision of services to support the development of a heat network appraisal, procurement and deployment approach in more rural parts of Scotland. This is a joint project between the Scottish Borders Council (SBC), Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), with support from the Scottish Government's Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU).

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- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
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