# Decarbonisation and Retrofit Works at Simonside Activity Centre

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by South Tyneside Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [South Tyneside Council](/buyers/south-tyneside-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Airco Refrigeration and Airconditioning Ltd](/suppliers/airco-refrigeration-and-airconditioning/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £341,000
- Tender value: £341,000
- Award date: 10 February 2026
- Published: 23 March 2026
- Contract start: 10 February 2026
- Contract end: 31 August 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 8243dafe-d2e8-43b6-b5f9-11195ddc2b65-889616
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c52310db-b41b-4053-8481-39a3956a9a1e

## Description

South Tyneside Council \("the Council"\) has secured funding through Salix's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme \(PSDS\) to support decarbonisation works at Simonside Outdoor Activity Centre, also known as Simonside Climbing Wall\. The Council have appointed a provider via a call off from the Procurement for Housing Retrofit and Decarbonisation Dynamic Purchasing System \(Lot 5\) The primary objective of this project is to deliver reliable, low-carbon heating and domestic hot water to the Centre by removing the existing gas heating system and installing air source heat pumps and electric water heaters\. A solar PV system will be installed to help offset electricity costs, enabling the new heating system to be partially powered by the Solar PV System\. In addition, insulation improvements will enhance heat retention, reducing the need for prolonged operation of the heating system and further lowering energy consumption\. The scope of works will include: • Gas boiler and gas heater removal • Air Source Heat Pump \(ASHP\) installation • Solar PV installation • Electric water heater installation • External wall and roof insulating cladding works

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8243dafe-d2e8-43b6-b5f9-11195ddc2b65-889616)