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Heat Network Project (Secondary side works)

University of Exeter

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 15:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 10:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 11:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has conducted the procurement process for a heat network project, specifically focusing on secondary side works to prepare four buildings for connection to a district heating network. This project falls under the industry category of mechanical installations, situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage as of February 26, 2026, with Intoheat Limited selected as the supplier. The contract has a significant value, grossing over £6 million, and includes flexible procurement options and renewal possibilities. Key dates include the contract’s start on April 1, 2026, and its potential extension until July 31, 2029. The project proceeded under an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for specialised contractors in mechanical installations and heating systems. SMEs, in particular, stand to gain, given the contract's scope and the requirement to facilitate district heating connections. The process supports a competitive flexible procedure that allows for potential modifications and extensions, catering to businesses that can align with dynamic project requirements. Organisations equipped with the technical capacity to manage complex heating system installations and maintenance can effectively compete, capitalising on the extensive project timeline and the University of Exeter’s rigorous procurement standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat Network Project (Secondary side works)

Notice Description

The University has concluded a procurement to source a single Contractor to undertake University side heating system works to ready four buildings for connection to a district heating network.

Planning Information

Interested parties are asked to review the document provided and submit a response to the questions set out within. The questionnaire should be submitted by the 16th July 2025. This process does not form part of the formal tender procedure to follow and no bidders shall be disadvantages by either taking part or not taking part in this process. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95390&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017526-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

42511100 - Heat-exchange units

44163121 - Heating pipes

45232141 - Heating works

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,453,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Intoheat Limited

Further Information

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