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detailed design package for Leeds PIPES

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 13:41

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council, operating as a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed the procurement process for a "detailed design package for Leeds PIPES." The procurement, categorized under mechanical and electrical engineering services, covered multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others. The contract was awarded to Vital Energi Utilities Ltd through a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition," adhering to the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts. The contract period commenced on 20 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 28 February 2026, with the contract officially signed on 27 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services, especially those capable of delivering detailed design projects. Larger businesses like Vital Energi Utilities Ltd have capitalised on this opportunity, but it also opens doors for similar enterprises aiming to establish themselves within the public sector. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive design solutions that meet specific regional requirements could greatly benefit from engaging in such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

detailed design package for Leeds PIPES

Notice Description

March 2025 detailed design package for Leeds PIPES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ba0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052849-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,936 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£124,936 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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