Planning

CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 12:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the project titled "CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework." This project falls under the works category and involves the construction of a new rail gantry, pipework, and associated electrical connections, as well as the demolition of an existing gantry at a site east of Nottingham Station. The procurement is aimed to support Nottingham’s district heating system, with a legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54. The tender is planned with important timelines, including a future notice to be released by 1st June 2026 and the commissioning targeted for July 2027. The project takes place primarily in Nottingham, UKF14 region, and requires contractors experienced with high-pressure steam systems, particularly those who are Network Rail approved.

The procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work for pipeline-carrying bridges, railway viaducts, and district-heating mains. Opportunities are particularly ripe for contractors adept in architectural design, engineering services, and construction work for electrical power lines. Companies or consortia that can demonstrate previous experience in similar high-pressure steam and ancillary pipe constructions are well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating, businesses can gain exposure and further establish credibility within the public construction and utility sectors in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for a scheme covering the following elements: * RIBA Stage 4 design of a new rail gantry and associated pipework. * Construction of a new rail gantry and associated pipework. * Commissioning of new pipework and associated electrical connections. * Demolition and removal of the existing rail gantry. Nottingham City Council operates a district heating system from its London Road Heat Station. The system serves c5,000 households and commercial customers with heat and hot water, alongside a private wire with c200 domestic and business users. The main energy supply to the heat station is from a high-pressure steam feed from the nearby Eastcroft Incinerator. The steam is fed through a pipe which crosses the railway by a gantry to the east of Nottingham Station and west of London Road. The Authority has been asked to move the existing gantry to align closer to London Road to allow a proposed development to take place on the site to the north of the railway. A RIBA Stage 3 design has been undertaken and planning permission for the scheme is being sought. The contractor, or a member of their consortium for group bids, will need to be a Network Rail approved contractor and have experience in the construction and commissioning of high-pressure steam and other ancillary pipes and electrical connections. The commissioning of the new pipes is targeted to take place during the summer shutdown in July 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048800-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45221118 - Pipeline-carrying bridge construction work

45221122 - Railway viaduct construction work

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

71220000 - Architectural design services

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 31 Jul 2027 30 days
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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PICK EVERARD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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