Tender

PRP306 (525020) Ashbourne Hub and Library - Air Source Heat Pump Installation

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is initiating a tender process for the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps at the Ashbourne Library and Hub. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with details published on 27th March 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 24th April 2026 at 11:00 BST. This project falls under the industry category of heat pumps and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work, with the delivery location specified in the East Midlands region of the UK. The procurement method is an open competition with a project value of £174,000 excluding VAT, and the contract is set to commence on 29th June 2026 and end on 4th September 2026.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for businesses involved in building services, specifically those with experience in installing and managing air-source heating systems. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate competence in managing projects within operational public buildings. The open competition nature of the tender means that businesses with keen insight into cost-efficient, high-quality installations stand a good chance of competing effectively. Firms capable of providing minimal disruption services, adhering to safety regulations, and operating in live environments will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their project portfolios and reinforce their market presence.

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Notice Title

PRP306 (525020) Ashbourne Hub and Library - Air Source Heat Pump Installation

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council invites suitably qualified and accredited Principal Contractors to submit a tender for the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) at Ashbourne Library and Hub. The appointed Principal Contractor will be responsible for the full delivery of the works, including coordination, installation, commissioning, and handover of the Air Source Heat Pump systems in line with all relevant statutory, technical, and safety requirements. Contractors must be able to demonstrate the necessary competence, experience, and accreditation to act as Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations, ensuring safe management of the site and all associated construction activities. The works will be delivered within an operational public building, and bidders must therefore provide clear evidence of their ability to plan, manage, and execute projects in live environments with minimal disruption to services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067674
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028487-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42511110 - Heat pumps

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 4 Sep 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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