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03 Aug 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Principal Contractor, Cunard Building Connection to the Mersey Heat District Heat Network (DHN)." The project, classified under the construction work industry category, is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, specifically for projects below the threshold, and was awarded to VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES LIMITED. The award stage was finalised as of 3rd August 2026. The implementation period for the contract commenced on 23rd July 2026 and is expected to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £789,985 excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and heating network systems, particularly those with expertise in district heating connections and infrastructure modifications. Companies experienced in working with public authorities and managing large projects of this nature would find this tender particularly suitable, offering potential growth through strategic partnerships and enhanced industry reputation. The procurement process favoured limited competition, suggesting that businesses with prior work experience within regulated frameworks could have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Principal Contractor, Cunard Building Connection to the Mersey Heat District Heat Network (DHN)

Notice Description

Enabling works and secondary heating system modifications required for connection of the Cunard Building to the Mersey Heat District Heating Network (DHN).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073201-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£789,985 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES

Further Information

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