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title: "PAN2902 - Principal Contractor for District Heating"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# PAN2902 - Principal Contractor for District Heating

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-323d1f02-bac5-4895-bb68-e3184e8a877f

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process, seeking a Principal Contractor for District Heating, including metering and billing services. The contract value is £3,200,000, and the work falls within the construction category as per CPV classification. The procurement covers areas in England, United Kingdom, with a contract period starting from 6th July 2023 and concluding on 31st July 2026. The tender process was initiated with an "Other - " procurement method, and the award was officially published on 27th May 2025. Vital Energi Utilities Ltd has been awarded the contract for this initiative.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those focused on district heating solutions, to engage with public sector projects. Although the awarded contract is now complete, similar future opportunities from Leicester City Council or other local councils may arise, offering prospects for large-scale firms experienced in metering and billing services. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in infrastructure development and environmental sustainability will find this sector particularly rewarding. Those interested should stay informed about upcoming projects and maintain readiness to bid for similar contracts.

## Notice

Principal Contractor for District Heating, includes metering and billing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73fefe1-5d57-4898-b34c-062c64e51ad5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73fefe1-5d57-4898-b34c-062c64e51ad5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a73fefe1-5d57-4898-b34c-062c64e51ad5
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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