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District Heating Network Welding Framework

Nottingham City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 12:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Feb 2026 at 17:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 18:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 17:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has concluded the District Heating Network Welding Framework, involving contracts for maintenance, emergency response, and upgrades of the district heating network through various mechanical systems. The framework encompasses multiple lots, each focusing on different welding and pipefitting activities, employed as part of planned capital projects and emergency repairs. This tender, falling under the industry category of works, was managed via an open procurement method, in line with legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement progressed through stages, with awards confirmed on multiple dates, including 13th April 2026. Contracts are valued in Gross GBP and are spread across UKF14 in the UK, tying in SMEs such as Rayden Engineering Limited.

This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in welding and mechanical system maintenance. The framework structure allows for direct awards and competition-based call-offs, presenting dynamic subcontracting avenues for businesses. The clear assessment criteria, focusing on quality and pricing, offer transparency and competitiveness, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand within the public sector. With provisions for flexibility in the procurement process, this tender can significantly benefit contractors adept at handling complex mechanical installations and emergency repair situations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

District Heating Network Welding Framework

Notice Description

This framework required the planned & reactive maintenance, emergency response and repair of NCC's District Heating Network for welding, pipefitting, installation, commissioning and decommissioning throughout a variety of mechanical systems for the purpose of making repairs and upgrades and the delivery of upgrades and planned capital projects, as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor

Lot Information

General Welding Structural Welding Pressure System Welding Pressure System Welding Emergency Response

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a646
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033235-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,320,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,320,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,320,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ACORN MECHANICAL PIPEWORK SERVICES LIMITED

RAYDEN ENGINEERING LIMITED

SRL ENGINEERING (SOUTHERN) LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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