---
title: "Heat Network Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b572"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# Heat Network Feasibility Study

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b572

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council has commissioned a "Heat Network Feasibility Study" to identify a viable heat network scheme in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Classified under the services category, the procurement has been awarded as of 16th June 2026, using a direct method below the competition threshold. The total contract value is £34,906, excluding VAT. The contract period extends from 16th June to 31st August 2026. AECOM LIMITED is the chosen supplier for this project, which is part of the public authority's ongoing efforts to explore sustainable energy solutions.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic planning, feasibility assessments, and economic analyses related to energy solutions. Consulting firms and service providers with expertise in sustainable development, particularly those focusing on heat network systems, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The study not only showcases AECOM LIMITED's capabilities but also highlights the potential for businesses to collaborate with sub-central government authorities like West Suffolk Council on impactful environmental projects.

## Notice

Detailed techno-economic feasibility study of different modelled scenarios to identify a viable heat network scheme in Bury St Edmunds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056425-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,906 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Jun 2026 at 08:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056425-2026
- 16 Jun 2026 at 07:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056406-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056425-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056406-2026
  16th June 2026 - 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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