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title: "District Heating - Wakefield Detailed Project Development and Knottingley Feasibility Study"
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# District Heating - Wakefield Detailed Project Development and Knottingley Feasibility Study

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b09c7831-1221-49ea-b1ee-2aa0c50b4cb5

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## Summary

Wakefield Council has awarded a contract for the "District Heating - Wakefield Detailed Project Development and Knottingley Feasibility Study," focusing on business services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 25th November 2025, with the award notice published on 8th January 2026. The contract, valued at £225,570.88, commenced on 7th January 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2026. This project involves developing a detailed study for a district heating network in Wakefield and a feasibility study for Knottingley, under the CPV classification 79000000 for business services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the consulting, engineering, and energy sectors, particularly those specialising in renewable energy solutions and infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract appealing due to its suitability criteria favouring such organisations. Companies with expertise in district heating systems and feasibility studies are well-positioned to leverage this project to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capability in delivering complex and region-specific energy solutions.

## Notice

Provision of a detailed project development study for a district heating network in Wakefield and a feasibility study for the same in Knottingley.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f5aa9f-54a4-40ef-a1ea-ac87e282e60c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,570 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSTAINABLE ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f5aa9f-54a4-40ef-a1ea-ac87e282e60c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f5aa9f-54a4-40ef-a1ea-ac87e282e60c
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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