Tender

District Heating Network (DHN) - LTHW Secondary Side Works

RDUH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The RDUH NHS Foundation Trust is calling for tenders for the project titled "District Heating Network (DHN) – LTHW Secondary Side Works". This involves the construction of a Low Temperature Hot Water Spine and amendments to mechanical plant systems at the Wonford and Heavitree sites. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the construction industry category. The process is currently active and at the tender stage, employing an open competitive procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 3rd November 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 24th October 2025. The project has a total estimated gross value of GBP 21.6 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in mechanical systems and district heating networks. The project scope is substantial, presenting opportunities for growth and expansion due to the project's scale and the financial value of GBP 18 million. The suitability for SMEs indicates that smaller enterprises with relevant skills and previous experience in similar projects may find this tender an ideal opportunity to enhance their portfolio. Engaging with this project could also open doors to future collaborations with the NHS and other public authorities.

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Notice Title

District Heating Network (DHN) - LTHW Secondary Side Works

Notice Description

Works to create a Low Temperature Hot Water Spine and associated amendments to Secondary Side Mechanical Plant and AHUs to support connection to Off Site Heat Network at RDUH Wonford and Heavitree sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063319-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 30 May 2028 2-3 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
RDUH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Lea Hyde
Contact Email
lea.hyde@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1392 411611

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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