--- title: "District Heating - Chaplaincy Centre Pipework Replacement Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54b5fa07-1c3d-4906-9fd4-ddb2a587e682" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54b5fa07-1c3d-4906-9fd4-ddb2a587e682" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54b5fa07-1c3d-4906-9fd4-ddb2a587e682.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54b5fa07-1c3d-4906-9fd4-ddb2a587e682.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-02-16" --- # District Heating - Chaplaincy Centre Pipework Replacement Project Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54b5fa07-1c3d-4906-9fd4-ddb2a587e682 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54b5fa07-1c3d-4906-9fd4-ddb2a587e682) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54b5fa07-1c3d-4906-9fd4-ddb2a587e682.json) ## Summary The Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the "District Heating - Chaplaincy Centre Pipework Replacement Project" located at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, having moved past the tender period which concluded on 8 January 2021. The project involves the design and installation of new insulated district heating pipework to address existing leaks, with a contract value of £192,000. The contract is set to commence on 22 March 2021 and will run until 23 April 2021. The method of procurement used for this project falls under the open procedure below the threshold category. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those focused on mechanical works and infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity given the university's preference for suppliers of this size. Competitive tendering will suit companies capable of handling comprehensive projects involving pipework design, installation, and site restoration, making it an ideal fit for contractors with relevant sector experience seeking to expand their portfolio in the North West of England. ## Notice The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT. Lancaster University operates a District Heating system that delivers pressurised hot water to buildings via a network of pipework. Historically these pipes ran in ducts and sub-ducts and were uninsulated steel. A scheme to update existing plant rooms has been progressing across campus and the re-commissioning of the district heating system exposed two leaks to the district heating pipework between University House and The Chaplaincy Centre. Temporary heating pipework is currently serving the Human Resources (HR) building whilst The Chaplaincy Centre is using localised electric space heaters. This project involves the design and build of a new section of district heating between University House and the Chaplaincy Centre. This includes the disconnection and isolation of the existing district heating pipework, between the University House and Chaplaincy Centre plant rooms and will include isolation of the existing district heating in the HR plant room. The supply and installation of new insulated district heating pipework and the connection of this pipework within the University House, HR and Chaplaincy plant rooms. Making good of hardstanding and landscaping with materials to match existing. The commissioning of the new installation. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This tender is not lotted. One contractor will be awarded the full package of work. The University will host an accompanied site visit on Friday 11th December 2020. Please register your intention to attend via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function by 12 noon Thursday 10th December 2020 at the latest. Please provide the names of your proposed attendees and include the completed COVID - Site operating procedures compliance checklist. Please refer to the procurement documents for full details: Available free of charge via the University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help Additional information: Please refer to the procurement documents for full details: Available free of charge via the University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e3ccb4-d2b4-491e-a55b-824e20cdb745 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 23 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £192,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INTERSERVE ENGINEERING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 16 Feb 2021 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e3ccb4-d2b4-491e-a55b-824e20cdb745 - 4 Dec 2020 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce765ca8-1eaf-4b73-8428-55ce5a992e1c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e3ccb4-d2b4-491e-a55b-824e20cdb745 16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce765ca8-1eaf-4b73-8428-55ce5a992e1c 4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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