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title: "Leeds Area-Based Scheme Detailed Design Study"
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# Leeds Area-Based Scheme Detailed Design Study

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc62f07b-ff2b-44b6-9226-4dee97fec452

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Leeds Area-Based Scheme Detailed Design Study" was conducted by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. This project falls under the category of "Technical analysis or consultancy services" and is based in Leeds, with considerations for wider geographical regions, including British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands. The tender followed a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement method. The key milestone in this process was the awarding of the contract on 19th December 2025, with the contract scheduled to begin on 12th January 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2026. The award stage of this procurement was completed as of 30th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in techno-economic detailed design studies for shared ground loop systems. The project aims to provide cost planning certainty and potential expansion insights for both the Combined Authority and Leeds City Council. While the contract has been awarded to BURO HAPPOLD LIMITED, businesses in the consultancy and technical service sectors can glean insights into procurement requirements and market opportunities for similar future tenders. However, the procurement process suitability expressly noted that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not a specific focus for this tender.

## Notice

The Combined Authority is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultant to provide a techno-economic detailed design study which will identify the most suitable Shared Ground Loop (SGL) design system as well as provide The Combined Authority and Leeds City Council with confidence in cost planning and certainty, and expansion potential.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5136b749-52f1-47a8-bfd9-d13899e7699b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,984 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| 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 | BURO HAPPOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5136b749-52f1-47a8-bfd9-d13899e7699b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5136b749-52f1-47a8-bfd9-d13899e7699b
  30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96271&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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