Tender

Heat Network Project (Secondary side works)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 09:28

Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is undertaking an active open tender for the "Heat Network Project (Secondary side works)," aimed at sourcing a single contractor to perform heating system works across four buildings in preparation for connection to a district heating network. The procurement follows a two-stage Competitive Flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Interested parties need to submit stage one bids by 19th September 2025. The procurement process is scheduled to conclude with an award period ending on 10th December 2025, and the contract period is planned for commencement on 2nd January 2026, lasting until 30th July 2027. This project falls under the industry category of Works, specifically addressing heating and district heating services, and is set in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in heating system installations, heating-plant repair and maintenance, or those equipped to handle district heating projects. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the tender specifies suitability for such enterprises. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive solutions related to heat-exchange units, air conditioning, and plumbing equipment will find this opportunity particularly favourable. With a project value reaching up to £7,200,000, competing for this contract can significantly boost business growth and expand the market presence of companies within this sector.

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Notice Title

Heat Network Project (Secondary side works)

Notice Description

The University is looking to source a single Contractor to undertake University side heating system works to ready four buildings for connection to a district heating network. Full details of the project are contained in the tender pack.

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=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050758-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Dave Burchill
Contact Email
d.burchill@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11111111

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
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
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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