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HARROGATE TOWN DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT - Feasibility Study

HARROGATE TOWN COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

Harrogate Town Council is seeking a supplier to provide technical consultancy services for a Feasibility Study as part of the HARROGATE TOWN DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT. The contract is valued at £33,721 (excluding VAT) and falls under the services category within the district heating and feasibility study industry classification. Located in Harrogate, United Kingdom, the project is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th May 2026. The procurement process is open competition and below threshold, meaning it is accessible to a wider range of bidders. Key contacts include Mrs Iona Taylor, available via tenders@harrogatetowncouncil.gov.uk or by phone at 01423 642542.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in district heating and technical consultancy, particularly those with strong experience and technical expertise, given that the evaluation will prioritise bidder experience and technical proposals (80% of the evaluation criteria). The focus on open competition allows small to medium enterprises with the requisite capability to bid, offering a chance to expand into public sector contracts or enhance their portfolio within the energy sector. Engaging with local stakeholders and adhering to best-practice project management are essential components of the project's successful delivery, making it an advantageous opportunity for businesses aiming to demonstrate their proficiency in comprehensive project handling and stakeholder engagement.

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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 Town Council was informed in December 2025 that its application to GB Energy Community Fund for this Stage 1 feasibility study was successful. The outcome of an ITT for technical services to deliver the feasibility study, undertaken in August-September 2025, resulted in Tomson Consulting Ltd being appointed in January 2026. Tomson Consulting Ltd entered liquidation in March 2026, and the Town Council has subsequently agreed to go back to the market with a new ITT. The remainder of the Feasibility Study is 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. Please refer to the ITT documents, including project specification, for essential information prior to tendering. The estimated total value of the contract is PS33,721 (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032703-2026
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
£33,721 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,721 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARROGATE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG1 5LT
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
TLE2 North Yorkshire

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

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