Planning

Davy Heat Network Construction

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

25 May 2026 at 23:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is planning a procurement process for the construction of the Davy Heat Network, set to begin on 2nd August 2027 and conclude on 1st August 2028. This initiative aims to install a new low carbon heat source under a two-stage design and build contract. The project is valued at approximately £4.83 million, with a gross amount of £5.8 million, and is categorised under works, specifically focusing on heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation, as well as district and long-distance heating. Located in Plymouth, Devon, the procurement falls under the industry category of public works, and future tender notices are anticipated to be communicated by 9th November 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in HVAC and district heating systems, especially those focusing on sustainable, low carbon technologies. Given the significant project value and public authority as the contracting authority, SMEs with suitable qualifications, experience in similar works, and the ambition to expand their project portfolio in the south-west of the UK could find this a promising opportunity. Companies looking to establish or grow a foothold in the public sector infrastructure space may find this tender particularly appealing as it involves substantial construction and installation work, ideal for businesses with capabilities in delivering comprehensive heating solutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Davy Heat Network Construction

Notice Description

Contractor to be procured on a two stage design & build basis to install a new low carbon heat source

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a275
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048351-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

09324000 - Long-distance heating

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,833,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2027 - 1 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a275-2026-05-26T00:01:23+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-26T00:01:23+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a275",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "048351-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048351-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-26T00:01:23+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQHL-4825-PGGL",
            "name": "University of Plymouth",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQHL-4825-PGGL"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Drake Circus",
                "locality": "Plymouth, Devon",
                "postalCode": "PL4 8AA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Miranda Carder",
                "email": "supplier@plymouth.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1752582057"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQHL-4825-PGGL",
        "name": "University of Plymouth"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "UoP/APN2026_3.0",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Davy Heat Network Construction",
        "description": "Contractor to be procured on a two stage design & build basis to install a new low carbon heat source",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0000",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45331000",
                        "description": "Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "09323000",
                        "description": "District heating"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "09324000",
                        "description": "Long-distance heating"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK4",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 5800000,
            "amount": 4833333,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0000",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-08-02T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-08-01T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-11-09T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}