---
title: "Contract for Heat network feasibility study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058fc3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Contract for Heat network feasibility study

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058fc3

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by West Suffolk Council in Bury St Edmunds pertains to a "Contract for Heat Network Feasibility Study" within the services industry category. This tender involves energy planning and master-planning to identify heating demand loads and heat supply opportunities for a heat network scheme development. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, described as "below threshold - without competition," and the procurement stage is complete. Key events in the timeline include the contract period from 29th August 2025 to 10th October 2025, with the contract award notice published on 28th January 2026. The main supplier for this contract is AECOM LIMITED, based in London.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in energy planning, feasibility studies, and advisory services, looking to contribute to sustainable development projects. While the procurement method was direct, suggesting limited competition for this specific contract, similar future projects may provide openings for SMEs and other entities specialising in environmental and infrastructural planning. With a focus on developing heat network schemes, businesses involved in innovative energy solutions and infrastructure analysis could position themselves well for similar opportunities.

## Notice

Energy planning and master-planning in Bury St Edmunds identifying heating demand loads and heat supply opportunities for the purposes of heat network scheme development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007637-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,929 |
| Contracts value | £24,929 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007637-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007616-2026
- 28 Aug 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052158-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007637-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007616-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052158-2025
  28th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aecom.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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