Site Steam Upgrade Project - Principal Contractor Design & Installation Package

THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE

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24 Jun 2026 at 13:26

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24 Jun 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Pirbright Institute concerns a Site Steam Upgrade Project and falls under the works category. This project entails the design and installation of mechanical, electrical, and civil works, focussing on steam and condensate systems. Based in Woking, United Kingdom, the contracting authority operates as a public undertaking, and the tender is open for competition under a below-threshold category. With a tender period ending on 27th July 2026, and an enquiry window concluding on 14th July 2026, the project must commence by 7th September 2026 and is expected to complete by 7th May 2027. The financial scope of the project is valued at £500,000 GBP, with an emphasis on both quality and price as key evaluation criteria.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for companies that specialise in boiler installations, steam-generation plant construction, engineering design services, and installation services of steam systems. SMEs and larger firms experienced in mechanical and civil engineering, as well as those proficient in phased project delivery, could leverage this opportunity for business expansion. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of competitive bids, creating a dynamic business environment for qualified enterprises looking to enhance their portfolios with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Site Steam Upgrade Project - Principal Contractor Design & Installation Package

Notice Description

The contract is for a single supplier to act as the Principal Contractor and complete all works as follows: * Stage 4 mechanical, electrical & civils design * Enabling works for new steam & condensate return connections located on EC1 steam distribution and WBH. * Supply and installation of steam and condensate equipment. * Supply and installation of new steam connection & condensate return including all required equipment and associated civil & steelworks. * Deliver a phased changeover of steam delivery from the WBH to the newly installed connection fed from EC1. * Decommission, removal and disposal of WBH and associated redundant equipment. * Disconnection and isolation of gas, compressed air and mains water. * Commissioning and handover including Project Information Folder (PIF) is provided to the client Project Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059470-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

42162000 - Steam-generating boilers

42165000 - Steam condensers

44163140 - Steam and water pipes

45251230 - Steam-generation plant construction work

45331110 - Boiler installation work

51130000 - Installation services of steam generators, turbines, compressors and burners

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 7 May 2027 6-12 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
THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU24 0NF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Normandy & Pirbright
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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