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Feasibility Study for a Geothermal Heating Solution at the Queen's Medical Centre

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2025 at 21:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Nov 2025 at 17:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

24 Oct 2025 at 08:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, which has contracted Vital Energi Solutions Ltd to carry out a "Feasibility Study for a Geothermal Heating Solution at the Queen's Medical Centre." This falls under the services industry sector and is physically located in Nottingham, UKF14 region. As of 26 November 2025, the procurement is in the award stage, having used a direct award procurement method to minimise risk and because alternative suppliers weren't viable. The contract, beginning on 1 December 2025 and concluding by 24 December 2025, is part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme's Phase 4, aimed at assessing the geothermal heating solution's feasibility. The contract's total gross value is £330,000.

This contract provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in geothermal technologies, environmental consulting, and energy solutions. SMEs that can offer complementary services like geological assessments or risk evaluations might find a niche in sub-contracting roles. Additionally, businesses focused on innovation in sustainable and renewable energy can develop their portfolios by contributing technologically advanced solutions to such public projects. The demand for comprehensive feasibility studies highlights opportunities for businesses adept at complex data analysis and strategic project planning, nurturing potential growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study for a Geothermal Heating Solution at the Queen's Medical Centre

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to commission two feasibility studies from specialist geothermal well developers as part of Phase 4 of its Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The purpose of the feasibility studies is to assess the technical and economic viability of implementing a deep geothermal heating solution to meet the heat demand of the Queen's Medical Centre. The studies will evaluate the geological conditions beneath the hospital, identifying potential aquifers suitable for geothermal exploitation.

Procurement Information

Minimising transfer of risk issues on the wider project. Alternative suppliers not a viable option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077471-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vital Energi Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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