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HARROGATE TOWN DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT - FEASIBILITY STUDY

HARROGATE TOWN COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Harrogate Town Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the "Harrogate Town District Heating Project - Feasibility Study," focusing on district heating consultancy services. This procurement falls under the category of services within the sub-central government public authority. The tender process is currently active, and the submissions are to be made exclusively via Find a Tender before 19th September 2025. Located in Harrogate, UK, the project is in the tender stage, with an inquiry period set to close on 12th September 2025. The estimated contract value is £36,800, excluding VAT, with a gross amount totaling £44,160.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in district heating consultancy and feasibility studies. The procurement method is open competition, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to engage in the process. Ideal candidates would possess substantial expertise in technical consultancy, effective project management, and local stakeholder engagement. The project could significantly bolster the participating business's portfolio and provide growth potential within the energy sector. Tenders are to be submitted via the specified email method, ensuring they align with the detailed project specifications and guidelines provided.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HARROGATE TOWN DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT - FEASIBILITY STUDY

Notice Description

It is the intention of Harrogate Town Council, as the Buyer, to appoint the services of a Supplier of district heating technical consultancy to undertake a Feasibility Study compliant with the GB Energy Community Energy Fund Feasibility Report Structure. The Feasibility Study to be planned and delivered using a best-practice project management process with engagement of relevant local stakeholders and aligned with the requirements of the Buyer. Your submission must be submitted via Find a Tender, via this Invitation to Tender (ITT). No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the ITT documents, including project specification, for essential information prior to tendering. The estimated total value of the contract is PS36,800 (excluding VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052528-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARROGATE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iona Taylor
Contact Email
admin@harrogatetowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01423642542

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG1 5RR
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE22 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
High Harrogate & Kingsley
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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