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16 Jun 2026 at 08:06

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16 Jun 2026 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council has commissioned a "Heat Network Feasibility Study" to identify a viable heat network scheme in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Classified under the services category, the procurement has been awarded as of 16th June 2026, using a direct method below the competition threshold. The total contract value is £34,906, excluding VAT. The contract period extends from 16th June to 31st August 2026. AECOM LIMITED is the chosen supplier for this project, which is part of the public authority's ongoing efforts to explore sustainable energy solutions.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic planning, feasibility assessments, and economic analyses related to energy solutions. Consulting firms and service providers with expertise in sustainable development, particularly those focusing on heat network systems, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The study not only showcases AECOM LIMITED's capabilities but also highlights the potential for businesses to collaborate with sub-central government authorities like West Suffolk Council on impactful environmental projects.

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Notice Title

Heat Network Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Detailed techno-economic feasibility study of different modelled scenarios to identify a viable heat network scheme in Bury St Edmunds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b572
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056425-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£34,906 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK 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
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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