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Independent Connections Provider (ICP)

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Award

23 Apr 2026 at 11:06

TenderUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 13:55

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council recently completed the procurement process for an Independent Connections Provider (ICP), with the award date set for 23rd April 2026. The buying organisation, a sub-central public authority located at West Offices, Station Rise, York, was seeking services for the council’s Highways Team. The procurement falls under the 'works' category and involves services related to engineering and construction, specifically targeting projects concerning pipelines, communication, power lines, and roadworks within the UKE2 region of the United Kingdom. This process utilised an open competition method noted as below threshold, allowing for open participation and included a price-quality ratio of 60:40 as the tender award criteria. Additionally, the contract was valued at £1,200,000 net (gross £1,500,000) and spans from January 2026 to January 2029, with the option for renewal extending further into 2031.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering works, and providing sustainable energy solutions. As the tender was well-suited to SMEs, organisations with expertise in repair, maintenance, and installation services can significantly benefit from associating with public infrastructure projects. The contract was awarded to E.ON Energy Solutions Limited, a large enterprise based in Coventry, reflecting prospects for other sizable businesses aiming to collaborate with city councils and partake in similar tenders. Such engagements can build robust connections within the municipal sector, facilitating growth in business portfolios focused on public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Independent Connections Provider (ICP)

Notice Description

Independent Connections Provider (ICP) for City of York Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a263
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037018-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45000000 - Construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS

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