Award

Connection of Flax Place to the Leeds PIPES network

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Nov 2025 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Leeds City Council, was for the "Connection of Flax Place to the Leeds PIPES network," falling under the district heating industry category. It targeted multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, the British Oversea Territories, and Europe. The procurement method was a direct award, with the procurement stage marked as 'award.' Key dates include the tender end on 18 July 2025, followed by the start of the contract period on 24 October 2025, and its completion slated for 13 July 2026. The total contract value was £289,436.37, awarded to Vital Energi Utilities Ltd, as announced on 10 November 2025.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for large businesses experienced in district heating and infrastructure projects. Smaller enterprises may have a chance to engage as subcontractors to larger suppliers. The direct award highlights the council's intent to expedite the project with a capable, prior-trusted supplier like Vital Energi Utilities Ltd, presenting opportunities for growth within similar frameworks or by partnering with the awarded entity. This project can boost growth for entities focusing on energy and infrastructure developments across the specified regions. Leeds City Council prioritised reliability and expertise, providing an ideal setting for entities with a substantial track record in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connection of Flax Place to the Leeds PIPES network

Notice Description

Connection of Flax Place to the Leeds PIPES network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91763c6a-ddd1-45a7-ad17-c397ae3a4ee2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240ad18f-319b-4a04-ae22-97798ebb36af
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
£289,436 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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