--- title: "Coventry University - PSDS-Energy Network" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046a18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046a18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a18.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-11-13" --- # Coventry University - PSDS-Energy Network Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046a18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046a18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a18.json) ## Summary Coventry University has awarded a contract for a significant decarbonisation project titled "Coventry University - PSDS-Energy Network" to Coventry District Energy Company Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of other sources of energy supplies and distribution, with a focus on providing low-carbon heating solutions. The awarded contract, signed on 19th September 2025, is valued at £9,804,107.47 and involves the design, supply, and installation of infrastructure to connect several university buildings to a district energy network. The project aims to align with stringent timelines, with design starting in August 2024 and phased installation taking place from February 2025 to February 2026, ensuring compliance with PSDS funding requirements. The procurement method used was limited, with the contract awarded without prior publication of a competitive call due to technical exclusivity reasons. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in low-carbon energy solutions and district heating projects, particularly those with expertise in managing and upgrading existing infrastructure. The project requires specialised knowledge due to its technical complexities and the necessity to integrate smoothly with the existing district energy network operated by CDEC under an exclusive concession. Businesses that provide innovative, energy-efficient solutions, and those capable of adhering to rigorous project timelines, are well-suited to benefit from collaborations or subcontracting opportunities in related areas surrounding this critical decarbonisation initiative. ## Notice Coventry University has successfully secured funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS round 3c) to connect several of its major buildings to a local existing low-carbon district energy network and install ancillary energy efficiency improvements. The university has made the strategic decision to engage Bring Energy, trading as Coventry District Energy Company (CDEC), for the comprehensive design, supply, and installation of this innovative decarbonisation project. The project will connect five groups of university buildings to the existing district energy network for the supply of hot water for space heating and the provision of domestic hot water, with the potential for the subsequent future connection of nearby university buildings. The university has chosen to award the project to CDEC due to the following compelling reasons: * Unique expertise and existing infrastructure: Bring Energy (CDEC), formerly known as Equans, holds an exclusive 25-year concession agreement awarded by the local authority in 2012 to operate the Coventry District Energy Network (CDEN). Their network-specific expertise and operation of the established network infrastructure in Coventry are key factors in ensuring the success of this project. * Integration and minimal disruption: CDEC's expertise and experience in the operation of the existing CDEN ensures that the connection of university buildings can be achieved in an efficient and timely manner, minimising potential disruption during the construction phase and in the case of any future maintenance requirements. * Time critical delivery: the university has set stringent timelines for the project completion (design commencing August 2024, phased installation from February 2025 to February 2026) to ensure compliance with the PSDS funding requirements. CDEC's familiarity with the local network and expertise in district heating projects significantly reduces design, permitting, and construction timelines when compared to an alternative supplier without specific knowledge of the existing district energy network. As a result of the above Bring Energy trading as Coventry District Energy Company are considered to be the only contractor able to meet the needs of this project brief within the timeframe and provide the end-to-end solution and added value to this critical projec ### Lot Information Lot 1 Coventry University has successfully secured funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS round 3c) to connect several of its major buildings to a local existing low-carbon district energy network and install ancillary energy efficiency improvements. The university has made the strategic decision to engage Bring Energy, trading as Coventry District Energy Company (CDEC), for the comprehensive design, supply, and installation of this innovative decarbonisation project. The project will connect five groups of university buildings to the existing district energy network for the supply of hot water for space heating and the provision of domestic hot water, with the potential for the subsequent future connection of nearby university buildings. The university has chosen to award the project to CDEC due to the following compelling reasons: * Unique expertise and existing infrastructure: Bring Energy (CDEC), formerly known as Equans, holds an exclusive 25-year concession agreement awarded by the local authority in 2012 to operate the Coventry District Energy Network (CDEN). Their network-specific expertise and operation of the established network infrastructure in Coventry are key factors in ensuring the success of this project. * Integration and minimal disruption: CDEC's expertise and experience in the operation of the existing CDEN ensures that the connection of university buildings can be achieved in an efficient and timely manner, minimising potential disruption during the construction phase and in the case of any future maintenance requirements. * Time critical delivery: the university has set stringent timelines for the project completion (design commencing August 2024, phased installation from February 2025 to February 2026) to ensure compliance with the PSDS funding requirements. CDEC's familiarity with the local network and expertise in district heating projects significantly reduces design, permitting, and construction timelines when compared to an alternative supplier without specific knowledge of the existing district energy network. As a result of the above Bring Energy trading as Coventry District Energy Company are considered to be the only contractor able to meet the needs of this project brief within the timeframe and provide the end-to-end solution and added value to this critical projec ### Procurement Information Coventry University has successfully secured funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS round 3c) to connect several of its major buildings to a local existing low-carbon district energy network and install ancillary energy efficiency improvements. The university has made the strategic decision to engage Bring Energy, trading as Coventry District Energy Company (CDEC), for the comprehensive design, supply, and installation of this innovative decarbonisation project. The project will connect five groups of university buildings to the existing district energy network for the supply of hot water for space heating and the provision of domestic hot water, with the potential for the subsequent future connection of nearby university buildings. The university has chosen to award the project to CDEC due to the following compelling reasons: * Unique expertise and existing infrastructure: Bring Energy (CDEC), formerly known as Equans, holds an exclusive 25-year concession agreement awarded by the local authority in 2012 to operate the Coventry District Energy Network (CDEN). Their network-specific expertise and operation of the established network infrastructure in Coventry are key factors in ensuring the success of this project. * Integration and minimal disruption: CDEC's expertise and experience in the operation of the existing CDEN ensures that the connection of university buildings can be achieved in an efficient and timely manner, minimising potential disruption during the construction phase and in the case of any future maintenance requirements. * Time critical delivery: the university has set stringent timelines for the project completion (design commencing August 2024, phased installation from February 2025 to February 2026) to ensure compliance with the PSDS funding requirements. CDEC's familiarity with the local network and expertise in district heating projects significantly reduces design, permitting, and construction timelines when compared to an alternative supplier without specific knowledge of the existing district energy network. As a result of the above Bring Energy trading as Coventry District Energy Company are considered to be the only contractor able to meet the needs of this project brief within the timeframe and provide the end-to-end solution and added value to this critical project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073693-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 May 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £20,041,027 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 5FB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COVENTRY DISTRICT ENERGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution ## Release History - 13 Nov 2025 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073693-2025 - 22 Nov 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037849-2024 - 23 May 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016369-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.coventry.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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