Tender

Salix 60044 New Energy Centre (Borehole Works)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 15:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is inviting tenders for the Salix 60044 New Energy Centre (Borehole Works) project, which involves drilling and testing for an Open Loop Ground Source Heat Pump system at its Birmingham site. The project falls under the industry category of water-well drilling. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions open until 19th December 2025. Interested parties can make enquiries until 12th December 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open, below-threshold competition, held in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Birmingham region (UKG31).

This tender offers significant opportunities for drilling and testing contractors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these enterprises are highlighted for suitability. The contract could catalyse growth for businesses with expertise in water-well drilling and sustainable energy solutions. Award criteria emphasise quality (60%) over price (40%), urging bidders to present detailed proposals to demonstrate their capabilities. The contract, valued at £3,240,000, is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2026, presenting substantial business potential in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Salix 60044 New Energy Centre (Borehole Works)

Notice Description

Aston University are seeking tender submissions from competent drilling and testing contractors for an Open Loop Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) system at Aston University, Brimingham. Genius Energy Lab Ltd (GEL) have been appointed by the University to develop the GSHP scheme, and we have pleasure of inviting you to offer costs for the drilling and testing of up to 12 new operational and one observation borehole for use in a proposed Open Loop GSHP system at our clients' site in Birmingham.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e79f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076567-2025
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262220 - Water-well drilling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,240,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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