Tender

Decarbonisation - Royal Armouries Boiler Replacement

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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14 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is progressing with its decarbonisation initiative through an open tender for the replacement of its existing boiler systems. The project, titled "Decarbonisation – Royal Armouries Boiler Replacement," falls under the industry categories of district heating and heating equipment. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with inquiries concerning submissions accepted until 9th January 2026 and final submission due by 26th January 2026. The procurement is managed by the museum's Procurement Department, located in Leeds, within the UKE42 region of the United Kingdom. Leveraging a gross budget of £1,080,000, this initiative seeks innovative, carbon-efficient heating technologies, aiming to eliminate the reliance on fossil fuels.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electric heating systems, such as Air Source Heat Pumps or Ground Source Heat Pumps, or those with alternative innovative solutions. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the nature of the open competition that welcomes diverse and effective proposals. Firms with expertise in engineering design, mechanical and electrical services, and district-heating systems are well-suited to compete, with the potential to contribute significantly to the museum's sustainability efforts while expanding their own credentials and market presence. The award criteria include both cost and quality factors, with an emphasis on pricing, system requirements, and delivery strategy, ensuring a balanced evaluation for all submissions.

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Notice Title

Decarbonisation - Royal Armouries Boiler Replacement

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to replace the existing boilers at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds with a more carbon-efficient technology that does not utilise natural gas or any other fossil fuels. While the tender primarily seeks an electric solution, such as Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) or Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP), other technologies or approaches are also welcome for consideration. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995876502

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075703-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

09324000 - Long-distance heating

39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

42511110 - Heat pumps

42515000 - District heating boiler

44611500 - Water tanks

44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45232141 - Heating works

45251200 - Heating plant construction work

45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

45320000 - Insulation work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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