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title: "Lancaster Campus District Heating Network Feasibility Study"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Lancaster Campus District Heating Network Feasibility Study

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecd73f59-5103-4b40-8430-b9e235964e39

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has initiated a tender process for the 'Lancaster Campus District Heating Network Feasibility Study'. The procurement process involves upgrading the District Heating Network at the Lancaster campus. The services required include stages such as Preparation and Briefing, followed by Feasibility analysis. The tender period ends on February 17, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from March 15, 2023, to May 31, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the main procurement category is services. The University of Cumbria is the buying organisation located in Lancaster, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Cumbria presents opportunities for businesses, particularly in the services industry, to participate in upgrading the District Heating Network at the Lancaster campus. Businesses well-equipped to provide Building Services Engineering expertise and experience in heat network upgrades would be suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the tender specifies suitability for SMEs. Interested parties should note the tender deadline of February 17, 2023, and the contract period beginning on March 15, 2023, offering a timeframe for potential business growth and collaboration with the University of Cumbria.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria is seeking the services of a Building Services Engineer to undertake a feasibility study to explore options to upgrade the District Heating Network at our Lancaster campus, with a view to seeking external funding through the Green Heat Network Fund and other available sources. The initial appointment will be to undertake the services in accordance with the CIBSE CP1 Heat Networks: Code of Practice for the UK (2020), for the following stages: CP1 Stage 1 - Preparation and Briefing CP1 Stage 2 - Feasibility Further information is available in the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb2fa2a-5c14-4148-8cb0-433f1d9763c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 3JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Bowerham |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2023 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb2fa2a-5c14-4148-8cb0-433f1d9763c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb2fa2a-5c14-4148-8cb0-433f1d9763c0
  2nd February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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