--- title: "Expression of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75368a08-9809-4097-bf63-59989497839b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75368a08-9809-4097-bf63-59989497839b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75368a08-9809-4097-bf63-59989497839b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75368a08-9809-4097-bf63-59989497839b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Expression of Interest Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75368a08-9809-4097-bf63-59989497839b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75368a08-9809-4097-bf63-59989497839b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75368a08-9809-4097-bf63-59989497839b.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking expressions of interest for the Kingston Lacy Ground Source Heat Pump Project, aimed at installing a 165kW heat pump system at Kingston Lacy Estate in the UK. This procurement falls under the limited tendering method and is in the planning stage, with an estimated total value of £675,000 and a minimum budget set at £600,000. Key project milestones include the issuance of full specifications in January 2022 and the completion of major work packages by December 2022, with the contract period running from 2nd May 2022 to 30th December 2022. An open day will be announced to facilitate site visits for prospective contractors. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in ground source heat pump installations, construction, and electrical upgrades. Companies that are agile in delivering energy-efficient systems and are familiar with the NEC3 contract framework will be well-positioned to compete. Given the substantial project budget and the focus on quality and delivery within the selection criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to apply, especially if they can form collaborations to enhance their bidding capacity. ## Notice The National Trust is seeking expressions of interest from ground source heat pump installers for the design, supply and installation of a 165kW heat pump system at Kingston Lacy Estate. There will be four work packages: 1. Design, supply and installation of GSHP system. 2. Construction of new build plant room. 3. Upgrade of main incoming transformer. 4. Monitoring and modification of mansion heating distribution system. The preferred contractor shall be responsible for all four work packages. Detailed performance and specifications are currently being prepared and will be issued in January 2022 with work packages 1 - 3 being completed by December 2022 and work package 3 by December 2023. The ground source heat pump system will consist of an array of 36 vertical boreholes located in the overflow car park of Kingston Lacy, connected to two high temperature heat pumps in monovalent configuration capable of delivering 165kW with a maximum flow temperature of 60 degrees. These will be located in a new build plant room and connected to the existing conservation and comfort heating circuits in the existing mansion boiler room. The contractor will be responsible for the decommissioning and removal of the oil storage tank and existing oil boilers. The NEC3 contract will be awarded on an competitive tender basis with a selection criteria based on 30% cost, 50% quality, 20% delivery. An open day will be announced in the new year to allow bidding contractors to attend site and gather all necessary design information required to prepare and submit a tender. To register your interest in this opportunity or to find out more information please email the SW renewable energy project manager: owen.griffith@nationaltrust.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/617e57f9-26fd-46b4-af78-271cc370ca3e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £675,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | BROADCLYST | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX5 3LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | East Devon | | Electoral ward | Broadclyst | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 14:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/617e57f9-26fd-46b4-af78-271cc370ca3e - 17 Dec 2021 at 14:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/617e57f9-26fd-46b4-af78-271cc370ca3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/617e57f9-26fd-46b4-af78-271cc370ca3e 17th December 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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