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title: "HARROGATE TOWN DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT - FEASIBILITY STUDY"
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# HARROGATE TOWN DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT - FEASIBILITY STUDY

Buyer: HARROGATE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590a4

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## Summary

Harrogate Town Council, operating within the jurisdiction of Harrogate, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for a feasibility study as part of the Harrogate Town District Heating Project. The procurement falls under the services industry category, focusing specifically on district heating and feasibility studies. The project has progressed from the tender stage initiated on 29 August 2025, with the award being finalised on 8 January 2026. This study was commissioned through an open competition method, adhering to below-threshold procurement policy. TOMSON CONSULTING LTD, a Sheffield-based SME, has been awarded the contract to deliver this study, which aligns with the GB Energy Community Energy Fund Feasibility Report Structure. Relevant local stakeholders were engaged in the project management process to ensure alignment with the buyer’s requirements.

This tender creates significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in district heating technical services. Businesses with expertise in energy efficiency and community energy projects stand to benefit from participating in such tenders, presenting a chance to enhance their portfolio and visibility in public procurement markets. Organisations skilled in delivering comprehensive feasibility studies and possessing strong project management capabilities are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, providing them access to a growing sector focused on sustainable energy solutions. Those prepared to demonstrate robust experience, particularly in technical and commercial proposal formulation, will be positioned to leverage further business growth opportunities in this industry.

## Notice

Harrogate Town Council, as the Buyer, has appointed the services of a Supplier of district heating technical consultancy to undertake a Feasibility Study compliant with the GB Energy Community Energy Fund Feasibility Report Structure. The Feasibility Study is being planned and delivered using a best-practice project management process with engagement of relevant local stakeholders and aligned with the requirements of the Buyer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012420-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,800 |
| Lots value | £36,800 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,943 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARROGATE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | High Harrogate & Kingsley |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLE22 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOMSON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012420-2026
- 29 Aug 2025 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052528-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012420-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052528-2025
  29th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https://www.neynetzerohub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CEF-Feasibility-Report-Structure-NEY.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
  The successful tenderer will deliver the Feasibility Study, in accordance with the tender specification and fully meeting the GB Energy Community Fund Stage 1 guidelines. This will specifically include production of a final report fully complying with the GB Energy Community Energy Fund Feasibility Report Structure. The required report structure is accessed at this web address.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4672
  The following documents have been combined in to one pdf: 1 - Harrogate Town District Heating Project - Invitation to Tender 2 - Appendix 1 - Maps of Project Area
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11817

## Notice URLs

- http://www.harrogatetowncouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.tomsonconsulting.co.uk

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