Tender

Lancaster Campus District Heating Network Feasibility Study

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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02 Feb 2023 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has initiated a tender process for the 'Lancaster Campus District Heating Network Feasibility Study'. The procurement process involves upgrading the District Heating Network at the Lancaster campus. The services required include stages such as Preparation and Briefing, followed by Feasibility analysis. The tender period ends on February 17, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from March 15, 2023, to May 31, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the main procurement category is services. The University of Cumbria is the buying organisation located in Lancaster, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Cumbria presents opportunities for businesses, particularly in the services industry, to participate in upgrading the District Heating Network at the Lancaster campus. Businesses well-equipped to provide Building Services Engineering expertise and experience in heat network upgrades would be suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the tender specifies suitability for SMEs. Interested parties should note the tender deadline of February 17, 2023, and the contract period beginning on March 15, 2023, offering a timeframe for potential business growth and collaboration with the University of Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancaster Campus District Heating Network Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria is seeking the services of a Building Services Engineer to undertake a feasibility study to explore options to upgrade the District Heating Network at our Lancaster campus, with a view to seeking external funding through the Green Heat Network Fund and other available sources. The initial appointment will be to undertake the services in accordance with the CIBSE CP1 Heat Networks: Code of Practice for the UK (2020), for the following stages: CP1 Stage 1 - Preparation and Briefing CP1 Stage 2 - Feasibility Further information is available in the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecd73f59-5103-4b40-8430-b9e235964e39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb2fa2a-5c14-4148-8cb0-433f1d9763c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

45100000 - Site preparation work

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2023 - 31 May 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 3JD
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Bowerham
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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