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PURCH2704 University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Low Carbon Heat

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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15 Dec 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking proposals for the "PURCH2704 University of Glasgow – Gilmorehill Low Carbon Heat" project. This procurement, classified under heating-system design services, is located in Glasgow, UK. It is currently in the tender stage with submissions to be made via electronic method through the Public Contracts Scotland platform by the deadline of 30th January 2026. This project is a part of the University’s aspirations to become carbon neutral by 2030. The procurement process is a competitive procedure with negotiation, emphasised by selective procurement methods. Key dates include the invitation for the negotiation stage, which is scheduled for 30th March 2026.

This tender offers businesses the opportunity to engage in the design and operation of low carbon heat systems, providing significant growth potential for firms specialising in sustainable energy solutions. Companies with a proven track record in low carbon technology and heat system operations, who are also aligned with the University’s commitment to community benefits and social value initiatives, would be well-suited to compete. The University requires high standards of liability and indemnity insurance, making this an ideal opportunity for established entities in the energy or environmental sectors looking for long-term projects that contribute to important community and environmental goals.

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Notice Title

PURCH2704 University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Low Carbon Heat

Notice Description

PURCH2704 University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Low Carbon Heat - Stage 1. Refer to Stage 1 tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2704 University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Low Carbon Heat - Stage 1. The University is seeking proposals from experienced providers/consortium partners who possess a demonstratable track-record in the successful design, delivery and operation of low carbon heat systems to meet the thermal comfort and carbon reduction requirements to achieve the university's aspirations to be operationally carbon neutral by 2030. Please refer to Stage 1 documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082980-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71321200 - Heating-system design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Josephine Gallagher
Contact Email
josephine.gallagher@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304113

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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