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Civic Heat Network Electrical Building

Plymouth City Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Apr 2026 at 10:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 10:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 11:36

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

06 Oct 2025 at 12:25

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is currently in the tender phase for the "Civic Heat Network Electrical Building" project. The Council seeks a main contractor for the design and construction of a new electrical building to upgrade the electrical supply facilities at the Council House and a future energy centre in Plymouth. This project, under the guidance of Ward Williams Associates LLP and Buro Happold Limited as procuring entities, falls under the Building construction and Electrical installation industry categories, specifically within the South West region, tagged UKK41. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is set to commence in June 2026 and targets completion in November 2026. Key dates include an enquiry period closing on 13 May 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 22 May 2026. The procurement method is open, specifically below threshold - open competition, using JCT Design and Build 2024 for contractual agreements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for construction firms specialising in green and sustainable building designs, as the project includes components such as stepped foundations, a green roof, and aluminium anodised cladding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for submitting tenders. This is reinforced by specific award criteria focused on method statements, pricing, and social value contributions, which prioritises both quality and competitive pricing. Businesses in the construction and electrical sectors could leverage this project to enhance their credibility and service portfolio, supported by funding from the Green Heat Network Fund, showcasing a commitment to sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civic Heat Network Electrical Building

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council ('The Authority') are seeking a main contractor for the design and build for the delivery of a new electrical building, housing electrical equipment to renew the electrical supply to the Council House in Plymouth and also a proposed new energy centre in the future. The single storey building will have stepped foundations and include a green roof, aluminium anodised cladding panels, new NGED connection, and the installation of electrical equipment and associated works. Significant design work has been completed to RIBA 3. The contractor will need to act as Principal Contractor (CDM) and Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (Building Regulations). Start on site is expected in June/July 2026 with completion in November 2026, subject to works completion. The form of contract is JCT Design and Build 2024. The Authority acknowledges the use of Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) funding towards this project from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Within the Instruction Document, a list of ground condition risks have been identified that could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but because of their nature, cannot be addressed in the contract as awarded. The Council reserves the right to modify the contract if any of the identified risks materialise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037858-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
Plymouth City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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