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title: "PURCON 2160 - District Heating System Upgrade - AWARD"
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# PURCON 2160 - District Heating System Upgrade - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed499a56-347d-4dd0-bd18-6454be54f3ec

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "PURCON 2160 - District Heating System Upgrade." This tender falls under the mechanical engineering installation works category (CPV code 45351000) and is situated in Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The contract award was announced on 31st July 2025, following the completion of the tender process, which ended on 9th May 2025. Empower Services Ltd has been appointed as the supplier under this contract, which commenced on July 28, 2025, and will conclude on October 20, 2025. The procurement method was classified under 'Other,' aligning with the University’s Contractors Framework, particularly Lot 3 of PURCON1090.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical engineering and system upgrade services, particularly those with expertise in district heating systems. Although the contract does not explicitly target SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms specialising in infrastructure resilience and renewable energies could greatly benefit from participating in such projects, contributing to a growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Firms capable of delivering complex installations and retrofitting within existing frameworks will find this a relevant business growth opportunity, enhancing their portfolios through addressing key sustainability goals like net zero emissions.

## Notice

This project is part of an interim scope of works to assist as a stepping stone to UEA's net zero aspirations. It will consist of the upgrade of life expired valves, the installation of thermal stores, new pipework headers and provide connectivity for new/additional heat generation. It will also provide additional resilience to the district heating system which will enable us to run site from EF2 in the event of a full failure at EF1 Call-off from UEA Contractors Framework PURCON1090 Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dabfde-fee5-453f-9ea6-ab0d5a9cc40a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPOWER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 07:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dabfde-fee5-453f-9ea6-ab0d5a9cc40a
- 31 Jul 2025 at 07:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dabfde-fee5-453f-9ea6-ab0d5a9cc40a
- 31 Jul 2025 at 07:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dabfde-fee5-453f-9ea6-ab0d5a9cc40a
- 31 Jul 2025 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dabfde-fee5-453f-9ea6-ab0d5a9cc40a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dabfde-fee5-453f-9ea6-ab0d5a9cc40a
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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