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District Heating - Wakefield Detailed Project Development and Knottingley Feasibility Study

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council has awarded a contract for the "District Heating - Wakefield Detailed Project Development and Knottingley Feasibility Study," focusing on business services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 25th November 2025, with the award notice published on 8th January 2026. The contract, valued at £225,570.88, commenced on 7th January 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2026. This project involves developing a detailed study for a district heating network in Wakefield and a feasibility study for Knottingley, under the CPV classification 79000000 for business services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the consulting, engineering, and energy sectors, particularly those specialising in renewable energy solutions and infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract appealing due to its suitability criteria favouring such organisations. Companies with expertise in district heating systems and feasibility studies are well-positioned to leverage this project to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capability in delivering complex and region-specific energy solutions.

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Notice Title

District Heating - Wakefield Detailed Project Development and Knottingley Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Provision of a detailed project development study for a district heating network in Wakefield and a feasibility study for the same in Knottingley.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b09c7831-1221-49ea-b1ee-2aa0c50b4cb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f5aa9f-54a4-40ef-a1ea-ac87e282e60c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,570 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,570 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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