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Worthing Heat Network Connection - Design

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Feb 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Worthing Heat Network Connection - Design" project, which involves connecting Worthing Hospital to the local Worthing Heating Network. This tender, classified under heating works, falls in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was at the award stage as of February 18, 2025, with a contract period starting on December 2, 2024, and ending on February 28, 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period ending on October 23, 2024.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in heating systems and network infrastructure, particularly those capable of managing and delivering comprehensive design and construction phases. The £293,701.71 contract awarded to VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES LIMITED demonstrates the scale and potential of this project for larger firms in this sector. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this tender, larger energy utilities and construction firms with robust experience in similar projects would find substantial business growth opportunities working with a prominent NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Worthing Heat Network Connection - Design

Notice Description

Connection of Worthing Hospital to the new local Worthing Heating Network. Design and GMP phase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-357608f6-c0a7-4c13-a0fd-7998f13de202
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a4cae3-2545-4813-8957-6c647d44f83b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£293,701 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£293,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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