Planning

SU172(26) Energy Centre and Union House District Heat Network Connection Works

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 14:52

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is planning a procurement process for the "SU172(26) Energy Centre and Union House District Heat Network Connection Works," part of their decarbonisation programme at Singleton Campus. The project, valued at approximately £5 million, involves a significant upgrade to campus heat generation and distribution infrastructure through the installation of around 3MW of modular air source heat pump capacity. It falls under the construction industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a two-stage tender process featuring an open, competitive procedure that includes early contractor engagement. Critical dates include the end of the tender period on 14th September 2026, with contract commencement slated for 18th October 2026, and completion expected by 31st October 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction and sustainable energy solutions, to gain a foothold in major infrastructure updates and decarbonisation efforts led by academic institutions. Companies of varying sizes, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate, given the project's scale and the need for technical expertise in renewable energy installations. Engaging in such a project can strengthen a firm's portfolio in delivering energy-efficient solutions and contribute to long-term growth by establishing credibility in the sustainable construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU172(26) Energy Centre and Union House District Heat Network Connection Works

Notice Description

Swansea University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to deliver works associated with the Energy Centre upgrade and new District Heat Network (DHN) connection to Union House, forming part of Swansea University's wider decarbonisation programme at Singleton Campus. The project comprises a significant upgrade to campus heat generation and distribution infrastructure, centred on the installation of approximately 3MW of modular air source heat pump (ASHP) capacity The project has been developed to RIBA Stage 3 with a fully coordinated design prepared to inform tendering and delivery. The works will be procured via a two-stage tender process, allowing for early contractor engagement during Stage 1 to support design development, buildability, programme optimisation and cost certainty ahead of entering a Stage 2 construction contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055836-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
21 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

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