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University of Sheffield - Energy Centre & Heat Network Decarbonisation: Supplier Engagement Webinar. Premarket Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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06 Aug 2026 at 17:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is in the planning stage of a crucial procurement process entitled "Energy Centre & Heat Network Decarbonisation: Supplier Engagement Webinar." This initiative seeks to decarbonise the university's heat and energy supply by overhauling and refurbishing the campus energy centre and extending the heat network to additional buildings. The industry category for this project falls under Environmental improvement works and Overhaul and refurbishment work, and it is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the pre-market engagement phase, with a supplier engagement webinar scheduled for 13th August 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The engagement end date is indicated as 13th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in environmental improvement services and refurbishment work. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth due to their suitability for participation in the procurement process. Engaging early through the supplier webinar will allow businesses to understand the project scope and contribute to shaping the procurement approach. This engagement could serve as an excellent growth avenue for businesses focusing on sustainable and decarbonisation projects, providing them with a platform to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Sheffield - Energy Centre & Heat Network Decarbonisation: Supplier Engagement Webinar. Premarket Engagement

Notice Description

University of Sheffield - Energy Centre & Heat Network Decarbonisation: Supplier Engagement Webinar The University of Sheffield is undertaking a major programme to decarbonise a significant part of its heat and energy supply, replacing plant at the the campus energy centre with low carbon heat generation and extending the associated heat network to additional buildings. Ahead of taking this programme to market, we are inviting interested contractors and suppliers to a short engagement webinar. The session will introduce the opportunity, outline the indicative scope and programme, and explain how you can take part. Questions will follow by email after the session, and your responses will help shape how we approach procurement. Thu, Aug 13, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Webinar registration link here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/758ccc39-d68a-4c14-8999-2e520854f4df@ca18acb0-3312-44f2-869d-5b01ed8bb47d

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516ee5e4-4c5c-44a8-8d23-56a6d0db0a0f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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