Planning

Low Carbon Heat Network

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low Carbon Heat Network

Notice Description

Abertay University is engaging with the market to understand capacity, capability, delivery models and levels of interest in a proposed low carbon heat network for its city centre campus. Responses will inform the development of the University's Procurement Strategy and future route to market. This exercise is solely for market engagement and does not form part of any formal procurement process

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay University is exploring the development of a low carbon heat network to support the decarbonisation of its city centre campus in Dundee and contribute to its net zero target for 2038. The project includes the creation of a new energy centre, conversion of existing heating infrastructure and installation of a heat distribution network. The University is applying to the Scottish Government Heat Network Fund for up to 50 per cent grant funding and intends to secure private sector match funding through a future procurement process. The University has completed detailed feasibility and options appraisal work which identifies a sewer-source heat pump solution (circa 4 MW) supported by solar PV, with an estimated construction value of 25 million GBP. Abertay is also working closely with Dundee City Council, whose Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy identifies the University as an anchor load within Zone 1. There is long-term potential for expansion to a wider city network, subject to feasibility and funding. Abertay wishes to engage with the market to understand capability, technical approaches, delivery models, financing considerations, and supply chain readiness. Responses will help shape the Procurement Strategy, including determining the appropriate route to market.. Interested suppliers are invited to download the Market Research document and provide the relevant information. Responses should be submitted at your earliest convenience, however no later than Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12noon directly to procurement@abertay.ac.uk Follow-up meetings may be arranged to support clarification and knowledge-gathering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817419
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545697
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45232141 - Heating works

45251142 - Wood-fired power station construction work

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abertay.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382308995

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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