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title: "Installation of a Hybrid Air Source Heat Pump"
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# Installation of a Hybrid Air Source Heat Pump

Buyer: BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6f1df51-81a6-431c-a5f5-bff8b710d661

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## Summary

The Braunstone Town Council is inviting tenders for the installation of a hybrid air source heat pump at Thorpe Astley Community Centre in Leicester. The tender involves the provision of proposed installation designs, estimated savings, lifespan, flexibility for future expansions, and ongoing maintenance requirements. Tenders must be submitted by 4pm on 22nd August 2022. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract period from 1st November 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the works category. Businesses involved in water heaters, heating for buildings, plumbing equipment, and heating works are well-suited to compete. The tender presents a chance for growth by providing a contract for the installation of heating equipment, with the potential for future extensions as the building expands. The Braunstone Town Council is the buying organisation overseeing this open procurement process.

## Notice

TENDERS ARE INVITED from suitable contractors for the installation of a hybrid air source heat pump (with capacity 25kW), with new highly efficient gas boiler (to provide a 'peak heating supply' during particularly cold periods), at Thorpe Astley Community Centre, LE3 3RU, including: 1. proposed installation designs; including plant room fitout, equipment selection and hot water generation (see Tender section of the Background for more details); 2. estimated savings; 3. estimated lifespan; 4. flexibility to extend the system in future years; and 5. ongoing maintenance requirements and estimated costs. Valid tenders must include details of 1-5 above along with the tender price and must be delivered enclosed in a plain, sealed envelope, endorsed "Tender - Hybrid Air Source Heat Pump" and addressed to the Office of the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP, no later than: 4pm on Monday 22nd August 2022 For further questions on the tender requirements and background information and reports, please contact the Office of the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, on 0116 289 9270 or executiveofficer@braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk Additional information: https://www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk/index.php/town-council?view=article&id=402:tenders-climate-initiatives&catid=14 Tenders are being invited from suitable contractors for the installation of a hybrid air source heat pump (with capacity 25kW at design conditions), with new highly efficient gas boiler (to provide a 'peak heating supply' during particularly cold periods), at Thorpe Astley Community Centre including. As part of the tender, the Council needs the following information: 1. proposed installation designs; including plant room fitout, equipment selection and hot water generation: a. The air source heat pump design conditions used, ideally using a low or zero global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant (to be compliant with F-gas phase out), kW capacity and COP shall be clearly specified, b. The type of hot water generation shall be clearly described including any legionella treatment methods; 2. estimated operational savings based on current heating system; 3. estimated lifespan; and 4. ongoing maintenance requirements and estimated costs. In addition, there are medium term plans to extend the building; therefore, any system proposed needs to be able to accommodate the potential for heating a larger area in future years. Note: Canvassing of Members or of any committee, directly or indirectly, for any Contract with the Council shall disqualify the Contractor for such appointment. If an applicant for any appointment or Contract with the Council is to his/her knowledge related to any Member of, or the holder of any office under the Council, he/she and the person to whom he/she is related shall disclose the relationship in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk. A Contractor who fails to do so shall be disqualified for such Contract, and, if appointed, may be dismissed without notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544f79d9-7021-40b0-9d12-28af6e7d3f79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,370 |
| 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 | BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 2PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Braunstone Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEX ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 42533000 - Parts of heat pumps
- 44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544f79d9-7021-40b0-9d12-28af6e7d3f79
- 11 Jul 2022 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a4d2eff-0ff5-4f62-b6bf-74894ed4a097

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544f79d9-7021-40b0-9d12-28af6e7d3f79
  18th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a4d2eff-0ff5-4f62-b6bf-74894ed4a097
  11th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d6a5ecf-9113-4b4f-981a-63564e60b179
  Tender Notice, including specification and background information.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d7c8abc-ed66-45e7-b7be-60aabb8d3971
  Heat loss assessment of Thorpe Astley Community Centre.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f91a68e6-cbdb-4b6e-a9e6-dc6d35f3ecf5
  Carbon Audit of Braunstone Town Council.
- https://www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk/images/Climate_Change_and_Environmental_Strategy_23rd_September_2021.pdf
  Braunstone Town Council's Climate Change & Environmental Strategy.
- https://www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk/images/documents/town_council/OpenData/Policy__Proceedures/Climate_Change/Climate_Action_Plan_Approved_and_Updated_16th_June_2022.pdf
  Braunstone Town Council's Climate Change & Environmental Action Plan.
- https://www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk/index.php/town-council?view=article&id=402:tenders-climate-initiatives&catid=14
  Information on invitation to tender, including background documents.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk/

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