---
title: "Hillhead Student Village Heating Network Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040833"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2023-10-05"
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# Hillhead Student Village Heating Network Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040833

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is planning a tender for the Hillhead Student Village Heating Network Project, a construction works project. This project aims to upgrade the heat distribution network at the university's main student residence site to support their net-zero journey. The deadline for submitting information is 4th December 2023. The project presents opportunities for businesses in the construction and district heating sectors.

The University of Aberdeen, a public body governed by law, is seeking suppliers to replace the heating system at their Hillhead student accommodation site. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be released soon. Businesses in the works and heating works industries would be well-suited to compete for this project.

## Notice

Seeking information on a number of issues relating to an upcoming project at the University of Aberdeen. Please see questions in the attached document and complete and return by deadline. The project brief is to upgrade the heat distribution network at the University of Aberdeen's main student residence site (Hillhead Student Village). The aim is to replace the existing heat distribution infrastructure across the site, replacing all existing pipework and upgrading the associated heat centres that serve each of the residential buildings. In so doing, the project will support a core ambition articulated in our Aberdeen 2040 strategy by taking a significant step on our net-zero journey. The Key Project Objectives are: -Upgrade the heat distribution network at our Hillhead Student Village site. -Replace the existing heat distribution infrastructure across the site -Upgrade the associated heat centres that serve each of the residential buildings. -Support a core ambition articulated in our Aberdeen 2040 strategy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are planning works to replace the heating system at our Hillhead student accomodation site and seeking information to help shape our approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029387-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45232141 - Heating works

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 11:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029387-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746539
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=746539
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

## Provenance

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