Tender

District Heating Works

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

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Tender

08 Mar 2018 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster is seeking tenders for the "District Heating Works" project located at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This initiative aims to improve the district heating system by converting 35 heat stations to variable flow operation, enhancing monitoring and control, and installing new pipework and controls in the Energy Centre. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th April 2018. The contract, which is valued at £2,000,000, will follow an open procurement method and is structured as a single-stage Design & Build contract. The expected start date for mobilisation on-site is 25th June 2018, with completion targeted for 22nd November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in district heating, construction works, and related engineering services. Companies that have experience in executing complex projects on schedule and within budget will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project might especially benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the heating industry. Attending the mandatory site visit on 16th March 2018 is crucial for interested bidders, as submissions from those not represented at the visit will not be considered.

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Notice Title

District Heating Works

Notice Description

The Purchaser is inviting tenders for its district heating improvement project; consisting of converting all 35 heat stations to variable flow operation, and improving their monitoring and control, as well as installing new pipework and controls in the Energy Centre. The project is suitable for experienced district heating installers, capable of delivering complex projects on-time and on-budget. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This tender is not lotted. One contractor will be awarded the full package of work. The Purchaser aims to establish a Design & Build contract for a Principal Contractor through what is commonly termed in industry as a single stage process. It is intended that any contract will be awarded by mid-end May 2018. The successful tenderer/contractor must be fully available to mobilise so as to commence work on site 25th June 2018. The completion date is 22nd November 2019. There are 6Nr sectional completions within this period. The terms and conditions of contract will be the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract 2013 Option A. Acceptance of the terms and conditions is mandatory. Further negotiation will not be permitted. There will be no novations. The Purchaser will host an accompanied MANDATORY SITE VISIT on Friday 16th March 2018 commencing 10.00 a.m. Please see tender documents for full details. The Purchaser will not consider a tender submitted by any organisation which was not represented on the site visit. Procurement documents are available free of charge via the University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help Additional information: Procurement documents are available free of charge via the University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70683ddf-d4c1-4e58-a87d-d6ad68de5948
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c1baf-54a0-4500-9b05-640f70bd2ab5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

42515000 - District heating boiler

44163120 - Distance-heating pipes

44163121 - Heating pipes

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45232141 - Heating works

45251000 - Construction works for power plants and heating plants

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jun 2018 - 22 Nov 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
Contact Name
Emma Tweedie
Contact Email
e.tweedie@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BAILRIGG
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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