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Contract for Heat network feasibility study

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 14:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 13:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Aug 2025 at 15:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by West Suffolk Council in Bury St Edmunds pertains to a "Contract for Heat Network Feasibility Study" within the services industry category. This tender involves energy planning and master-planning to identify heating demand loads and heat supply opportunities for a heat network scheme development. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as "below threshold - without competition," and the procurement stage is complete. Key events in the timeline include the contract period from 29th August 2025 to 10th October 2025, with the contract award notice published on 28th January 2026. The main supplier for this contract is AECOM LIMITED, based in London.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in energy planning, feasibility studies, and advisory services, looking to contribute to sustainable development projects. While the procurement method was direct, suggesting limited competition for this specific contract, similar future projects may provide openings for SMEs and other entities specialising in environmental and infrastructural planning. With a focus on developing heat network schemes, businesses involved in innovative energy solutions and infrastructure analysis could position themselves well for similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Heat network feasibility study

Notice Description

Energy planning and master-planning in Bury St Edmunds identifying heating demand loads and heat supply opportunities for the purposes of heat network scheme development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007637-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,929 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£24,929 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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