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title: "Works to connect College House to the Leeds PIPES network"
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# Works to connect College House to the Leeds PIPES network

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ceea213-cd54-4f7c-88af-d36f20c71521

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## Summary

The contracting process for linking College House to the Leeds PIPES network has been successfully completed by Leeds City Council. With a focus on the district heating sector, this procurement falls under the works category. The direct award method was utilised, bypassing a traditional competitive tender process. The project is strategically positioned in Leeds, and the contract period commenced on 25th June 2025 and is slated to conclude on 21st November 2025. Vital Energi Utilities Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract valued at £214,780.30. The procurement stage is at the award phase with the award notice published on 22nd July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in district heating infrastructure and related services. Companies experienced in managing large-scale utilities connections would find this contract aligned with their capabilities, despite the procurement being completed via a direct award. Working with or supplying to entities such as Vital Energi Utilities Ltd may offer potential growth avenues for subcontractors or associated service providers. While not ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs given the tender's direct award process and scale, businesses operating on a larger scale within the infrastructure sector can leverage insights from this procurement for future opportunities.

## Notice

Works to connect College House to the Leeds PIPES network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a95982-c62c-465e-9473-41d81725071c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,780 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a95982-c62c-465e-9473-41d81725071c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a95982-c62c-465e-9473-41d81725071c
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95062&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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