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title: "Design and Build Contractor to provide Heat Energy Network at De Montfort University"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0470ca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-06-25"
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# Design and Build Contractor to provide Heat Energy Network at De Montfort University

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0470ca

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## Summary

The De Montfort University is seeking a Design and Build Contractor to provide a 2.5MW heat energy network on its campus buildings. The procurement process involves the construction of an Energy Centre building and is anticipated to start in October 2024, with completion by October 2026, followed by commissioning. The procurement stage is active, and the tender deadline is set for August 9, 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and engineering firms specialising in works related to district heating and university buildings. Businesses registered on the University's e-procurement site are eligible to participate. The estimated contract value ranges between £13-20 million GBP, excluding VAT. Interested parties are advised to adhere to the submission instructions to avoid any complications during the tender process.

## Notice

The University requires a contractor to design, build and install a 2.5MW air source heat pump heat energy network (the Heat Energy Network) to service the University's campus buildings at De Montfort University. The contractor will be required to provide an Energy Centre building which will be capable of containing all equipment for a 3.5MWth system (allowing for future expansion). The HV transformer shall be sized to provide 2500kVA. Full details of the University's requirements can be found in the Employer's Requirements documentation provided as part of the procurement documents.It is anticipated the works will commence in October 2024 and that the construction works will be completed by October 2026 with a further 2 years to undertake required seasonal commissioning and completion

### Lot Information

Lot 1

De Montfort University is undertaking the development of a new Energy Centre on the university's estate which will house a 2.5MWth air source heat pump array providing an 80 / 65*C flow and return temperature respectively feeding into a new District Heat Network serving 17 existing buildings on the central campus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019482-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 15:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019482-2024
- 18 Jun 2024 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018758-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://in­
- http://www.dmu.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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