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03 Jul 2026 at 12:50

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16 Jun 2026 at 09:06

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16 Jun 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by West Suffolk Council involves a contract for a Heat Network Feasibility Study in Bury St Edmunds. The contracting was initiated through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition, and has reached its completion stage. The award of this contract was made to AECOM LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London, on 3 July 2026. The contract covers a period from 3 July 2026 to 31 August 2026, with a total gross value of £41,887.20. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on feasibility studies and advisory services within the public authority sub-central government sector.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for business growth, specifically for companies experienced in conducting detailed techno-economic feasibility studies. It caters particularly to businesses within the consulting and advisory services industry that can offer innovative solutions for developing a viable heat network scheme. Businesses with expertise in sustainable energy, urban planning, or utilities management may find this contract beneficial as it enables the expansion of their portfolio in supporting local government projects. As this contract was procured without competition, it underscores the importance of establishing strong networks and relationships with public authorities to secure future opportunities.

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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/062769-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£34,906 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Suffolk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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