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Coventry Heat Network - Project Agreement

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has finalised the procurement process for the Coventry Heat Network – Project Agreement, with the aim to extend the district heating network known as "Heatline" to the Ministry's Magistrates and Combined Courts. This is a direct procurement for engineering works and construction, conducted below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded on 2 March 2026 to Coventry District Energy Company Ltd, a London-based SME. The project will target the UK's engineering works category, specifically within the 45220000 CPV sector, and spans from March to October 2026. The total contract value amounts to £1,429,839 (net) and £1,715,807 (gross), highlighting a substantial investment in infrastructure works.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in engineering and construction works, particularly those specialising in heating networks and district energy systems, to explore sub-contracting or partnership possibilities with the awarded entity, Coventry District Energy Company Ltd. The Ministry of Justice's investment signals a robust public sector demand for quality infrastructure enhancements, presenting avenues for business growth in related supply chains. SMEs engaged in similar projects might consider leveraging this and similar opportunities to participate in future procurement processes, thus enhancing their market presence within central government projects.

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Notice Title

Coventry Heat Network - Project Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of Works to extend the Coventry "Heatline" district heating network to the Ministry of Justice's Magistrates and Combined Courts. It is intended that it will include (but is not limited to) site works and procurement of materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067077
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025830-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,429,839 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COVENTRY DISTRICT ENERGY

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