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Easter Bush Infrastructure Project Extension to HV and DH Phase 1 - Pre-Construction Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the award stage of the Easter Bush Infrastructure Project, specifically focused on pre-construction services for extending the High Voltage and District Heating networks at its campus. Located in Edinburgh, the project is in the education sector, and the procurement process was executed through an open procedure under the framework RM6314 Demand Management & Renewables. Construction services will follow, contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-construction phase, which covers an eight-week period beginning from the contract signing date on 28th July 2025. As a body governed by public law, the University operates with transparency and engages in significant infrastructure projects to enhance its facilities.

The tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in high voltage and district heating network construction. Vital Energi, an SME, secured the initial contract, indicating potential for small and medium enterprises to compete effectively within this procurement framework. Businesses with expertise in electrical and mechanical installations, especially those familiar with heat network design and build, can leverage such projects to establish their credentials, expand their portfolio within the UK, and potentially participate in future stages of this ongoing infrastructure development at the University of Edinburgh. The open procurement method invites diverse participation, allowing businesses to present innovative solutions to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Easter Bush Infrastructure Project Extension to HV and DH Phase 1 - Pre-Construction Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor to complete the technical design and undertake the construction and installation of the extension of the High Voltage private wire electrical and District Heating (HV and DH) infrastructure networks at the Easter Bush campus. The works will be used by the University's existing Easter Bush campus HV and DH networks that are connected to the campus Energy Centre. The mechanical and electrical DH and HV installation contract works will provide connections of additional buildings to the campus networks. The University's commercial commitment at this point is restricted to the Pre-construction Services element only, separately identified in the bids.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor to complete the technical design and undertake the construction and installation of the extension of the High Voltage private wire electrical and District Heating (HV and DH) infrastructure networks at the Easter Bush campus. The works will be used by the University's existing Easter Bush campus HV and DH networks that are connected to the campus Energy Centre. The mechanical and electrical DH and HV installation contract works will provide connections of additional buildings to the campus networks. The University's commercial commitment at this point is restricted to the Pre-construction Services element only, separately identified in the bids. This is a call off from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6314 Demand Management & Renewables Framework Lot 4.2: Heat Networks - Heat Network Design & Build

Options: The award for Stage 1 Pre-Construction phase will cover an 8 week period. Assuming the satisfactory conclusion of this process, the University would look to award a separate contract for Stage 2 Construction phase. A separate award notice for Stage 2 Construction will be published on PCS shortly after award of contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808827
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538269
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,472 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Rachael Gibb
Contact Email
rgibb3@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538269
    Easter Bush Infrastructure Project Extension to HV and DH Phase 1 - Pre-Construction Services - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a supplier to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor to complete the technical design and undertake the construction and installation of the extension of the High Voltage private wire electrical and District Heating (HV and DH) infrastructure networks at the Easter Bush campus. The works will be used by the University's existing Easter Bush campus HV and DH networks that are connected to the campus Energy Centre. The mechanical and electrical DH and HV installation contract works will provide connections of additional buildings to the campus networks. The University's commercial commitment at this point is restricted to the Pre-construction Services element only, separately identified in the bids.

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