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PURCON 2160 - District Heating System Upgrade - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "PURCON 2160 - District Heating System Upgrade." This tender falls under the mechanical engineering installation works category (CPV code 45351000) and is situated in Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The contract award was announced on 31st July 2025, following the completion of the tender process, which ended on 9th May 2025. Empower Services Ltd has been appointed as the supplier under this contract, which commenced on July 28, 2025, and will conclude on October 20, 2025. The procurement method was classified under 'Other,' aligning with the University’s Contractors Framework, particularly Lot 3 of PURCON1090.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical engineering and system upgrade services, particularly those with expertise in district heating systems. Although the contract does not explicitly target SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms specialising in infrastructure resilience and renewable energies could greatly benefit from participating in such projects, contributing to a growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Firms capable of delivering complex installations and retrofitting within existing frameworks will find this a relevant business growth opportunity, enhancing their portfolios through addressing key sustainability goals like net zero emissions.

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Notice Title

PURCON 2160 - District Heating System Upgrade - AWARD

Notice Description

This project is part of an interim scope of works to assist as a stepping stone to UEA's net zero aspirations. It will consist of the upgrade of life expired valves, the installation of thermal stores, new pipework headers and provide connectivity for new/additional heat generation. It will also provide additional resilience to the district heating system which will enable us to run site from EF2 in the event of a full failure at EF1 Call-off from UEA Contractors Framework PURCON1090 Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed499a56-347d-4dd0-bd18-6454be54f3ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dabfde-fee5-453f-9ea6-ab0d5a9cc40a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 20 Oct 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 OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPOWER SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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