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Connect and Supply an off-site low carbon heat solution

ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Oct 2025 at 17:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a service provider for the supply of an off-site low carbon heat solution for its hospital sites in Exeter. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy" with a specific focus on district heating. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this contract includes the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital Wonford and RD&E Hospital Heavitree. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 21st October 2025, a tender period closing on 28th October 2025, and an award period concluding by 1st January 2026. The procurement stage is in the tender update stage as of 3rd October 2025, utilising an open and competitive flexible procedure under a concession special regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in low-carbon energy solutions and related services, offering a gross estimated contract value of approximately £23.5 million, capable of extending the contract after the initial ten-year term. SMEs are encouraged to participate, benefiting from potential business growth and enhanced market presence through this publicly recognized platform. Firms with expertise in energy, heating works, repair and maintenance services of central heating, and energy-related services are well-suited to compete in this tender. This opportunity could be a substantial project for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect and Supply an off-site low carbon heat solution

Notice Description

The Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust ("RDUH") is seeking via this procurement, to appoint a Service Provider on a long-term connection and supply agreement for an offsite supply of low carbon heat at its hospitals in Exeter. The hospital sites include: * Royal Devon & Exeter ("RD&E") Hospital Wonford. Maximum heat consumption in the region 12-14 GWh* per year, maximum demand circa 4.5MW * RD&E Hospital Heavitree. Heat consumption in the region of 5.2GWh per year, maximum demand circa 1.3MW * Maximum Wonford heat consumption excluding any heat provided by the existing Wonford Combined Heat and Power unit. The offsite low carbon heat supply should be able to provide up to 100% of the heating demand for both hospital sites.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Potential to extend for a further 15 years after primary term of contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a763
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062025-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09323000 - District heating

45232141 - Heating works

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,583,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,583,333 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Prestt
Contact Email
chrisprestt@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1392405408

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5DW
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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