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25 Jul 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds PIPES Phase 4a extension procurement process, led by Leeds City Council, is currently in the award stage. This procurement, classified under the industry category of District Heating (CPV code 09323000), concerns works related to district heating systems. The contract was awarded to Vital Energi Utilities Ltd, and the procurement method adopted was a direct award. The key dates include the contract period commencing on 17 July 2025 and concluding on 30 October 2025, with the award being announced on 25 July 2025. The activities are based in Leeds, with the main contracting office situated at the Leeds City Council in Civic Hall, Leeds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the District Heating sector, particularly for businesses experienced in large-scale energy projects. Although smaller enterprises may not be suitable given the scale and nature of this direct award procurement, large contractors with expertise in district energy solutions, such as infrastructure development and utilities management, stand to benefit from engagement with public sector projects like this. The successful collaboration could enhance a company’s portfolio by demonstrating an ability to deliver complex projects for public authorities.

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Notice Title

Leeds PIPES Phase 4a extension

Notice Description

Leeds PIPES Phase 4a extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bce2f07-6751-4839-85e5-4dce9015aaf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa795079-8ca4-482a-96a3-73c08260bd4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,047,454 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd

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