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CA16917 - Airsource Heat Pumps and Solar PV Project

Activate Learning

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14 Aug 2026 at 11:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Activate Learning procured works for an air-source heat pump and solar photovoltaic project at Reading College. The requirement covers the supply and installation of heat pump systems, associated heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work, and solar panels. It is categorised as works, with heat pumps as the primary area and solar panels as an additional element. Delivery is centred on Reading College, with the buying organisation based in Oxford. The project combines building decarbonisation and renewable energy installation, so it is relevant to contractors able to coordinate mechanical heating systems with solar photovoltaic works within an education estate. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist installers and suitably resourced multidisciplinary contractors.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. Bids closed on 8 February 2026. Activate Learning awarded an active contract to Corrigenda Limited on 14 August 2026 for £3,150,343.92 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 9 February 2026 to 25 March 2027. The award covers the combined air-source heat pump, heating and ventilation installation, and solar photovoltaic works at Reading College. The published outcome identifies one supplier and one awarded value. The tender was completed before the award was recorded, and the award is active. The stated evaluation basis is the procurement procedure and scope for the works, with the requirement handled as an open competition.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates substantial demand from Activate Learning for integrated low-carbon building services at a college site. A credible future competitor would need practical expertise in air-source heat pump design and installation, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning works, and solar photovoltaic installation, with enough project management and delivery capacity to coordinate these disciplines. The requirement is suitable for SMEs, so a specialist mechanical or renewable-energy contractor could be relevant where it can demonstrate the full capability itself or manage competent delivery partners. Experience of working safely and reliably in an education setting would also help, particularly where installation must be coordinated around occupied buildings, site access and operational continuity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16917 - Airsource Heat Pumps and Solar PV Project

Notice Description

Airsource Heat Pumps and Solar PV Project at Reading College To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16917. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16917 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abef14d8-299a-4461-9ba4-ae8223414063
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ffb832-17b2-4bb9-9a2b-27f9b5da38ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

42511110 - Heat pumps

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,150,343 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Activate Learning
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1SA
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Corrigenda Limited

Further Information

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