Planning

District Heating Network DHN

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is in the planning stage of procuring an investment partner for the design and development of a District Heating Network (DHN). This public procurement process, categorised under works, focuses on complete or part construction and civil engineering work. The project is valued at £35,000,000 net (£42,000,000 gross) and is located in Kingston, UK. The contract is planned to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude by 1st July 2028. Key procurement documents, including a pipeline notice, were published on 23rd May 2025, with the next notice expected on 1st August 2025. The Royal Borough acts as a sub-central government authority for this major infrastructure project.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in construction, engineering, and architectural services to participate in a substantial municipal project. The project's scope includes essential facilities, aligning well with firms experienced in public infrastructure and heating networks. Potential suppliers with a track record in large-scale works and environmental sustainability will find this a promising venture to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector projects with strong government support. Businesses adept at collaborative ventures with public authorities are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

District Heating Network DHN

Notice Description

Procurement of the Investment Partner to design and develop the District Heating Network for Royal Borough of Kingston

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052496
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026988-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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