Tender

SSA & Conference - Mechanical

LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Hope University is inviting tenders for the project titled "SSA & Conference - Mechanical," which falls under the industry category of mechanical installations. This work involves upgrading heating systems at the SSA Building and Conference Centre in Liverpool, specifically the removal of gas-fired systems and installation of modern electric ASHP and DHW systems. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 20th March 2026. This open procurement process requires interested parties to register online and offers a budget ranging from £175,000 to £210,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical installations, especially those with experience in modern heating systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, with 60% of the tender evaluation focusing on commercial aspects and 40% on technical prowess. The contract is scheduled to run from 11th May 2026 until 31st August 2026, providing a substantial period for successful bidders to expand their project portfolios and establish a stronger foothold in the Merseyside region's public sector market.

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Notice Title

SSA & Conference - Mechanical

Notice Description

The proposed works are to carried out at two separate buildings, the SSA Building and Conference Centre. The buildings are separate but in close proximity to each other. The building's gas fired heating and domestic hot water system will be removed and replaced with an electric ASHP system to provide space heating and point-of-use electric heaters for DHW services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065733
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014841-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hope.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L16 9JD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Childwall
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree

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