--- title: "District Heating Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70683ddf-d4c1-4e58-a87d-d6ad68de5948" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70683ddf-d4c1-4e58-a87d-d6ad68de5948" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70683ddf-d4c1-4e58-a87d-d6ad68de5948.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70683ddf-d4c1-4e58-a87d-d6ad68de5948.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER" published: "2018-03-08" --- # District Heating Works Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70683ddf-d4c1-4e58-a87d-d6ad68de5948 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70683ddf-d4c1-4e58-a87d-d6ad68de5948) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70683ddf-d4c1-4e58-a87d-d6ad68de5948.json) ## Summary The University of Lancaster is seeking tenders for the "District Heating Works" project located at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This initiative aims to improve the district heating system by converting 35 heat stations to variable flow operation, enhancing monitoring and control, and installing new pipework and controls in the Energy Centre. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th April 2018. The contract, which is valued at £2,000,000, will follow an open procurement method and is structured as a single-stage Design & Build contract. The expected start date for mobilisation on-site is 25th June 2018, with completion targeted for 22nd November 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in district heating, construction works, and related engineering services. Companies that have experience in executing complex projects on schedule and within budget will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project might especially benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the heating industry. Attending the mandatory site visit on 16th March 2018 is crucial for interested bidders, as submissions from those not represented at the visit will not be considered. ## Notice The Purchaser is inviting tenders for its district heating improvement project; consisting of converting all 35 heat stations to variable flow operation, and improving their monitoring and control, as well as installing new pipework and controls in the Energy Centre. The project is suitable for experienced district heating installers, capable of delivering complex projects on-time and on-budget. 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 Purchaser aims to establish a Design & Build contract for a Principal Contractor through what is commonly termed in industry as a single stage process. It is intended that any contract will be awarded by mid-end May 2018. The successful tenderer/contractor must be fully available to mobilise so as to commence work on site 25th June 2018. The completion date is 22nd November 2019. There are 6Nr sectional completions within this period. The terms and conditions of contract will be the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract 2013 Option A. Acceptance of the terms and conditions is mandatory. Further negotiation will not be permitted. There will be no novations. The Purchaser will host an accompanied MANDATORY SITE VISIT on Friday 16th March 2018 commencing 10.00 a.m. Please see tender documents for full details. The Purchaser will not consider a tender submitted by any organisation which was not represented on the site visit. Procurement documents are 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: Procurement documents are 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/0e5c1baf-54a0-4500-9b05-640f70bd2ab5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 22 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER | | Locality | BAILRIGG | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 09323000 - District heating - 42515000 - District heating boiler - 44163120 - Distance-heating pipes - 44163121 - Heating pipes - 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work - 45232141 - Heating works - 45251000 - Construction works for power plants and heating plants - 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work ## Release History - 8 Mar 2018 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c1baf-54a0-4500-9b05-640f70bd2ab5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c1baf-54a0-4500-9b05-640f70bd2ab5 8th March 2018 - 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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