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title: "599 - Connection to District Heating"
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# 599 - Connection to District Heating

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d18b86d7-a0e1-45ad-be94-293c5e2bd41a

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking to enhance its infrastructure by connecting the District Heating network to the Aston Business School, with an emphasis on replacing gas-fired boilers. This project falls within the 'District heating' industry category and entails minor groundwork to facilitate the distribution route within the building. The contract, valued at £280,000, is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 17 January 2022, with the contract period set from 18 January 2022 to 11 March 2022. The tender closed on 30 September 2021.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in construction and mechanical services. Companies that possess expertise in mechanical and electrical services, particularly those capable of undertaking district heating installations, will find themselves well-positioned to pursue similar contracts. Engaging in this project could facilitate business growth, expanding a firm's portfolio and enhancing its reputation in the regional market.

## Notice

Connect District Heating network to the Aston Business School to replace gas fired boilers including minor ground works and formation of a distribution route within the building to link the external buried district heating pipework with the roof top plantroom.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d015ada1-a87a-4163-92c3-dc2525d417c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2022 - 11 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £191,906 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDWEST MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d015ada1-a87a-4163-92c3-dc2525d417c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d015ada1-a87a-4163-92c3-dc2525d417c8
  16th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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