Planning

Huddersfield District Energy Network (HDEN)

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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16 May 2025 at 12:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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16 May 2025 at 11:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is advancing the procurement of the Huddersfield District Energy Network (HDEN), a significant public works initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The project aligns with the Council's strategic goal of achieving 'net-zero' carbon emissions by 2038 in light of their declared Climate Emergency in 2019. Currently in the planning stage, the Council is soliciting market feedback through a Preliminary Market Engagement, with responses due by 12 noon on Friday, 6th June 2025. The engagement process is being conducted via the YORTender portal, and participation requires a free registration.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy, as well as construction and civil engineering services. With an already secured agreement with the Green Heat Network Fund for commercialisation and construction funding, this project is particularly suitable for experienced firms capable of delivering large-scale integrated energy solutions. Participation in this venture positions businesses to expand their portfolio within the green energy sector and take part in significant regional infrastructure development in line with both national and local environmental goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Huddersfield District Energy Network (HDEN)

Notice Description

Kirklees Council is looking into a potential procurement option to put in place future contractual arrangements for suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver the Huddersfield District Energy Network (HDEN). Kirklees Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019. This recognised the challenges of a changing climate facing the area. In response, the Council has adopted an over-arching target for achieving 'net-zero' carbon emissions for the district by 2038 and intends to develop the HDEN. The network will help to significantly reduce the carbon emissions associated with the district's largest town in line with local, regional and national targets and contribute to achieving the Council's own strategic goals. An agreement with the Green Heat Network Fund is in place following a successful application for commercialisation and construction funding. Whilst the precise scope is still being developed by the Council as part of the current commercialisation phase, further information around the key deliverables for this requirement are identified in the Preliminary Market Engagement document. This can be accessed via the Council's tendering portal - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ To provide a response to this Preliminary Market Engagement, an organisation must sign up to the YORTender portal (this can be done free of charge) to access the Preliminary Market Engagement document. Responses must be submitted via the YORTender portal.

Planning Information

Responses to this Preliminary Market Engagement are required by 12noon on Friday 6th June 2025. Kirklees Council are seeking market feedback on the upcoming Huddersfield District Energy Network opportunity. The Council wish to engage with the market via a market feedback questionnaire. Organisations are required to access and respond to the Preliminary Market Engagement document. This can be accessed via the Council's tendering portal - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ To provide a response to this Preliminary Market Engagement, an organisation must sign up to the YORTender portal (this can be done free of charge) to access the Preliminary Market Engagement document. Responses must be submitted via the YORTender portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022211-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

71314000 - Energy and related services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 11 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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