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Invitation to Tender for Earsham Plant Room & Solar Panel Install

DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

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Award

28 May 2025 at 21:10

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21 Feb 2025 at 15:00

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) has successfully concluded a public procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for Earsham Plant Room & Solar Panel Install," classified under boiler installation work. This procurement falls under the works category and was conducted as an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. The project aims to upgrade the heating and hot water system at Earsham Primary Academy and includes the installation of solar panels to improve energy efficiency. The successful contract, valued at £136,847, was awarded to P J Plumbing Heating & Maintenance Limited. The procurement process commenced with an active tender phase in January 2025, with subsequent amendments extending submission deadlines in February. The contract was signed on 2nd April 2025, and the completed procurement signals an effective collaboration between public and private sectors in the region of Norfolk, UK. The tender was supported by the Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company acting on DNEAT's behalf.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the construction and renewable energy sectors, particularly those specialising in heating systems and solar panel installations, to engage in public sector projects. It provides a platform for companies to showcase their capabilities in delivering energy-efficient solutions, potentially leading to further contracts within the UK's education sector and beyond. Companies that have a robust track record in managing projects on a tight schedule and those that can offer comprehensive services, including temporary system operations, would be well-suited for such opportunities. The procurement process, notably through its open procedure, reflects a commitment to competitive fairness, possibly encouraging newer market entrants to gain traction in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Earsham Plant Room & Solar Panel Install

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for Earsham Plant Room & Solar Panel Install

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of DNEAT for Earsham Primary Academy to remove the existing and install a new heating and hot water system. This project will also include the install of Solar Panels to offset carbon and ensure the academy has a B energy rating. For the duration of this project the awarded contractor should also provide a temporary boiler to ensure the building is still operational.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d51b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028293-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,847 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.williams@donesc.org
Contact Phone
+44 7395333038

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR20 3LR
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Mattishall
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P J PLUMBING HEATING & MAINTENANCE

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