Award

PAN2902 - Principal Contractor for District Heating

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 May 2025 at 08:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process, seeking a Principal Contractor for District Heating, including metering and billing services. The contract value is £3,200,000, and the work falls within the construction category as per CPV classification. The procurement covers areas in England, United Kingdom, with a contract period starting from 6th July 2023 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The tender process was initiated with an "Other - " procurement method, and the award was officially published on 27th May 2025. Vital Energi Utilities Ltd has been awarded the contract for this initiative.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those focused on district heating solutions, to engage with public sector projects. Although the awarded contract is now complete, similar future opportunities from Leicester City Council or other local councils may arise, offering prospects for large-scale firms experienced in metering and billing services. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in infrastructure development and environmental sustainability will find this sector particularly rewarding. Those interested should stay informed about upcoming projects and maintain readiness to bid for similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN2902 - Principal Contractor for District Heating

Notice Description

Principal Contractor for District Heating, includes metering and billing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-323d1f02-bac5-4895-bb68-e3184e8a877f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73fefe1-5d57-4898-b34c-062c64e51ad5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544020

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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