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title: "University of Sheffield - Energy Centre & Heat Network Decarbonisation: Supplier Engagement Webinar. Premarket Engagement"
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# University of Sheffield - Energy Centre & Heat Network Decarbonisation: Supplier Engagement Webinar. Premarket Engagement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-727aab4e-ed22-44cc-ae1f-4d3a44e81bb9

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is in the planning stage of a crucial procurement process entitled "Energy Centre & Heat Network Decarbonisation: Supplier Engagement Webinar." This initiative seeks to decarbonise the university's heat and energy supply by overhauling and refurbishing the campus energy centre and extending the heat network to additional buildings. The industry category for this project falls under Environmental improvement works and Overhaul and refurbishment work, and it is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the pre-market engagement phase, with a supplier engagement webinar scheduled for 13th August 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The engagement end date is indicated as 13th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in environmental improvement services and refurbishment work. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth due to their suitability for participation in the procurement process. Engaging early through the supplier webinar will allow businesses to understand the project scope and contribute to shaping the procurement approach. This engagement could serve as an excellent growth avenue for businesses focusing on sustainable and decarbonisation projects, providing them with a platform to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence in the region.

## Notice

University of Sheffield - Energy Centre & Heat Network Decarbonisation: Supplier Engagement Webinar The University of Sheffield is undertaking a major programme to decarbonise a significant part of its heat and energy supply, replacing plant at the the campus energy centre with low carbon heat generation and extending the associated heat network to additional buildings. Ahead of taking this programme to market, we are inviting interested contractors and suppliers to a short engagement webinar. The session will introduce the opportunity, outline the indicative scope and programme, and explain how you can take part. Questions will follow by email after the session, and your responses will help shape how we approach procurement. Thu, Aug 13, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Webinar registration link here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/758ccc39-d68a-4c14-8999-2e520854f4df@ca18acb0-3312-44f2-869d-5b01ed8bb47d

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516ee5e4-4c5c-44a8-8d23-56a6d0db0a0f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 17:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516ee5e4-4c5c-44a8-8d23-56a6d0db0a0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516ee5e4-4c5c-44a8-8d23-56a6d0db0a0f
  6th August 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/758ccc39-d68a-4c14-8999-2e520854f4df@ca18acb0-3312-44f2-869d-5b01ed8bb47d

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