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HARROGATE TOWN DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT - FEASIBILITY STUDY

HARROGATE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 13:57

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Harrogate Town Council, operating within the jurisdiction of Harrogate, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for a feasibility study as part of the Harrogate Town District Heating Project. The procurement falls under the services industry category, focusing specifically on district heating and feasibility studies. The project has progressed from the tender stage initiated on 29 August 2025, with the award being finalised on 8 January 2026. This study was commissioned through an open competition method, adhering to below-threshold procurement policy. TOMSON CONSULTING LTD, a Sheffield-based SME, has been awarded the contract to deliver this study, which aligns with the GB Energy Community Energy Fund Feasibility Report Structure. Relevant local stakeholders were engaged in the project management process to ensure alignment with the buyer’s requirements.

This tender creates significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in district heating technical services. Businesses with expertise in energy efficiency and community energy projects stand to benefit from participating in such tenders, presenting a chance to enhance their portfolio and visibility in public procurement markets. Organisations skilled in delivering comprehensive feasibility studies and possessing strong project management capabilities are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, providing them access to a growing sector focused on sustainable energy solutions. Those prepared to demonstrate robust experience, particularly in technical and commercial proposal formulation, will be positioned to leverage further business growth opportunities in this industry.

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Notice Title

HARROGATE TOWN DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT - FEASIBILITY STUDY

Notice Description

Harrogate Town Council, as the Buyer, has appointed 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 is being planned and delivered using a best-practice project management process with engagement of relevant local stakeholders and aligned with the requirements of the Buyer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012420-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£34,943 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOMSON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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